I've run into this on several occasions where the seller wanted to buy a new house and the old loan was still showing on their credit. 

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Regardless, make sure you buy in an area with...- 10% Pop Growth over the past 10 Years- 10% Job Growth over the past 10 Years- Low Crime- High Appreciation- Manageable Entry Prices- At least 30% Renter PopulationHere's an example of all those rules of thumb with a crime map of Austin, TX.

Buying a STR has been on my mind for a while, but I got so overwhelmed with all the information online.

Understanding this dynamic could be key to making informed investment decisions

I am very confused about if my 1st property should be the home that i live in or should I buy an investment property?

I want to get a home equity line of credit to fund buying foreclosure home.

It is going to change the perception of buying a home in my opinion.

I am not approved to buy outright with a conventional loan, but by going HM first and then refinancing seems like a solid workaround. 

In addition to the main question in the title of this post, my other question is this: What other information (besides the obvious ARV) do I need before I start looking for someone that would JV a deal with me?