This post is largely not staying on topic anymore and we feel like the majority of points made on this subject are already posted.

We still pay insurance and taxes out of pocket.I can't answer your question about personal assets but I assume that like with anything regarding a loan, if it's in default you could potentially be subject to the lender going after personal assets.When I was looking for my HELOC, all the lenders dealt with Prime and I talked to a lot both local and big banks.

The subject isn't whether Texas has the best STR markets in perpetuity, the subject is a five year demand window based on migration trends.

I heard that is a good way to make myself subject to taxation.

Chad,In PA, when a tax sale is conducted by the Sheriff, these are first subject to “upset bid”, where liens remain in place - even though conceptually all sheriff sales are considered “judicial” in a way, these are initially only offered with liens remaining in place.

Please see more below:Solo 401k vs Self-directed IRA:A Solo 401k has several advantages as compared to a Self-Directed IRA including the following which specifically apply to your situation:Unlike a Self-directed IRA, you can have the account for the Solo 401k at a bank or brokerage that does not charge maintenance fees and where you will have checkbook control.Unlike a Self-directed IRA, if you use leverage (which must be non-recourse financing in either case) to acquire real estate with your Solo 401k the income will not be subject to Unrelated Debt Finance Income taxGeneral Considerations Re Investing Retirement Funds in Real Estate:1.

You need to search for properties near your subject property deal that look like and have the same size as your end result aka a comp aka a comparable.Any quality agent can run your comparable market analysis (CMA), and over time, with practice, you can run your own comps. 

All Contractors are subject to the lender’s determination that the contractors are qualified and experienced, have all appropriate credentials required by the state, are financially able to perform the duties necessary to complete the renovation work in a timely manner, and agree to indemnify the borrower for all property losses or damages caused by its employees or subcontractors.Multiple Specialized Contractors:Ø Since this is a limited repair/renovation program, no General Contractor is required.

We can even issue a TBD pre-approval without a subject property. 

That's a very subjective issue.I would want to ensure you aren't missing the outside.