All of those are "part of doing business". 3 years, 7 Airbnbs and hundreds of guests later I'm still a proud host and a big fan of the mid-term / short-term model!

Contract marked owner occupied, there is NO tenant in subject or proof tenant moves out, no rent back from seller... you cannot use rents to qualify, do not rent the property, there are ways this is checked and considered dishonorable.Your wife and children can move in and you can come and go as your service requires. 

Short backstory; I’m a licensed builder in MI and have been on my own for 1.5 years completing structural restorations, insurance claims (roofs, siding, floods, etc), and about 15 or so bathroom remodels.

Choose Your Real Estate StrategyRental Properties: Purchase properties to rent out for consistent monthly income.Fix and Flip: Buy distressed properties, renovate them, and sell at a profit.Wholesale: Contract properties and sell the rights to buy them to other investors.Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): Invest in publicly traded REITs for passive income without direct property ownership.5.

Loan terms are going to vary, based on the asset, your liquidity, net worth.We've got three deals currently under contract with a credit union, 25 yr am, 6.75% rate, 2 years I/O, 5 yr term. 

One thing that would be cool is provide feed for short stays.

Hey all, this post is for anyone with some open weekdays who is also looking for better/updated photography for their short term rental (also some bonus tips on partner cross-marketing).Partner with influencers (find them on FB and Instagram or I can help you find a few) by offering them a stay during the quieter mid-week time in exchange for professional content and posts from them.

You are doing all the right things right now in terms of gathering great information.

We contacted the city and they told that inspection will be scheduled and they might penalize the contractor for breaching the contract.

Find a lender who understands your long term real estate goals and understands that rental income can help knock down your DTI to qualify for more loans and acquire more properties.