If you do buy for STR, make sure it will still cash flow as a LTR. 

Since I'm not buying properties in cash (nor willing to accept a commercial rate for a conventional deal) I am doubtful of deeding property to a Holding LLC after close - it seems risky (and wouldn't that pierce the corporate veil already?).

Seattle which he shied away from has lower cash flow/cap rates specifically because it is lower risk.

No claims of cash income are accepted.

One a Heloc rate is much higher than a typical cash out refinance rate even if your first mortgage rate is low more than likely 3-4%.

This would surely put me in negative cash flow of $2000/month.

Which is more rent reliable, best growing, both for cash flow and long term appreciation?

- Do I need the cash to invest in something else right now or on the near horizon?

Talking about a person or company who will bring in cash for down payments and floating capital between renovation draws.

Hello:My tenant paid six months of rent as a lumpsum amount.