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Lots to factor in with these type of loans, but they often happen when the borrower needs to recoup the down payment with a hard money loan.

The challenge lies in managing renovations and the surprise costs that can come with them over time.New construction, on the other hand, tends to be simpler with less immediate maintenance and potentially better loan rates, but you may have to accept a slightly lower cash flow due to higher purchase prices.In the Atlanta area, there are several hotspots for new builds with great long-term investment potential, as well as older homes you will need to pinpoint which type to best advise here.Hope that helps streamline your decision-making!

I can't speak for STR as I don't specialize in that but I do have a client with a 5/3.5 STR close to downtown FTL and it is very BUSY so if you have the right type of property and location, you can do well in any market.

My questions is, is it worth the hassle to get a real estate license in South Carolina as an investor...or... would I be better served to team up with an investor friendly agent? 

There are a few types of STR DSCR lenders:1.

WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST TYPE OF LOAN FOR THEM TO GET TO REFI ALL OF THE DUPLEXES IN ONE LOAN AND STILL BE ABLE TO TAKE OVER.

The RV option comes up for property type, so it seems like they're adding that offering. 

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?