Yes you are giving up a rate that you probably aren't going to see again anytime soon, but as long as you aren't locked into an extensive penalty period you can always refi again if rates plummet to the point that it makes sense to do so. 

@Sara Kumar most states require a tenant to return the property in the same condition as it was when they got it.As such, a tenant can usually repair damages they caused - as long as they pull all proper permits, work is done in a professional-like manner and they indemnify the property owner & manager from any and all potential claims.

We would like our home year three to be FHA as well.Hey Leah, when it comes time to refinance you can as long as you qualify for a conventional loan with a credit score of 620 or higher and have 5% – 25% equity in the home.

@Connor ChanterI'm not a CPA but based on your post as long as your mom is the owner of the house in Michigan she should qualify for the $500k capital gains exemption.

A good rule - as long as the plumbing and electric has been updated, a well-built home from the mid-20th century is a better investment and will likely outlast a newer build.Credit to the respective author

We have a dozen or so properties there, that are without water indefinitely, perhaps as long as month.Of course, that's small change compared to the utter destruction and loss of life.  

Daniel,As long as you invest in an area that sees a steady growth or the ability to raise rents every year.

I have a tenant that wants to remove a light fixture and install a ceiling fan.we told them upon move out as long as everything would be the same as move in.So they remove the large light fixture and installed a ceiling fan.

In summary I’m a huge advocate of owning BTC as long as you are looking to hold it, have the stomach to withstand the volatility, and have free cash flow to invest in it.

In Arizona, for example, STR owners generally aren't required to have a liquor license if they're providing a bottle of wine as a "gift," as long as you're not selling it or charging for it.