We fought for this for several reasons: 1. tourism is our main economy 2. there are an incredible amount of dilapidated homes that could be renovated and made beautiful if the investment return justified it (which STR in a beach town could) and 3.this is a family-friendly, lower-cost and now COVID friendly way to travel. 

I am very eager to start taking action and learning but live in a high cost of living market (Boston) currently and for several reasons (need to save more, move to lower cost of living place etc.) will not be able to start for at least 1.5 years. 

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

Make your offer a little lower because of it.

It's better to do a cash out refinance while it is still your primary home to get the lower rate.If you wait to refinance the rate will be higher when you move out because it will be classified as an investment property.

It’s close to beaches and has a mix of residential options, which could be great for flipping.33401 (West Palm Beach) - This area is in the heart of West Palm Beach and has a mix of old and new properties, many of which could benefit from updates.

You'll be able to advertise and show it before you close on the new property -- having a tenant in place on the day you move will knock down your vacancy expectations. 

I was wondering - if I move one of the properties to an LLC, will that lower my personal DTI to allow me to refinance the one that is still under my personal?

I also think as an owner you will select your tenants more thoroughly, complete work more quickly and at a lower cost. 

Also, the terms of our offer were pretty ridiculous because it was contingent on:-Us finding two sets of renters and signing leases (in order to get the financing in order)-The owner of the offered-on property buying-out one set of his tenants-Us being able to move in within 60 days of closing How did you finance this deal?