It was in the same family for a long time so we are undergoing a pretty expansive renovation in order to bring the design up to STR standards.

The seller and I ended up agree to seller finance terms.

I own an investment property in Tampa (at least I hope I still do after Milton goes through but we are not in a flood zone).I was wondering where home prices go on functional homes following a large natural disaster like a flood, fire or hurricane.I was thinking prices would go up shortly after the disaster since many other homes were damaged or destroyed, therefore supply is low and demand is high.The reason I ask is because I have a refi coming up following a fix & hold purchase.

And if so, as I'm paying down the original primary residence HELOC, in the future, can I use it again to purchase a rental investment?

Welcome to the BP group. 

The benefit with an electronic lock is that if the tenant isn't present you can simply txt them their new PIN so they can enter when they return.

How did you add value to the deal?

I have some funds of my own, but not enough to cover the steep down payment. 

I'm new to the world of real estate investing.

Navigating the mortgage landscape can be complex, but I am dedicated to making the process as smooth as possible for you.Looking forward to connecting with agents and investors sharing some of the experiences we face in the industry on a regular basis!