Thanks for the help in advance.

A hard money loan is designed to be short-term, and you must refinance or sell anyway. 

I'm excited to be a part of this community and would love to connect with others in the CT area.

If I call any of the mortgage lenders used in my handful of properties, I would have to wait on hold, talk to 3 different people before getting an answer.

Here are some areas in Texas and Florida that are currently attractive for real estate investment due to economic growth, population increase, and urban development:In Texas:Austin:Reason: It's a tech hub that continues to attract major companies like Tesla, Oracle, and Apple, driving demand for housing.Opportunities: Residential properties, multifamily units, and commercial real estate.Dallas-Fort Worth:Reason: This is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the U.S., with a diversified economy and a strong job market.Opportunities: Multifamily developments, long-term rental properties, and flipping projects.Houston:Reason: Known for its oil industry, Houston has diversified its economy into technology, healthcare, and manufacturing.Opportunities: Commercial and industrial real estate investments, as well as residential projects.San Antonio:Reason: It's experiencing continuous infrastructure growth and is more affordable compared to Austin and Dallas.Opportunities: Affordable housing and expanding development projects.In Florida:Orlando:Reason: Orlando’s tourism industry continues to drive growth, alongside its rising status as a tech and medical hub.Opportunities: Short-term rental properties, multifamily developments, and new residential construction.Tampa Bay:Reason: Tampa is experiencing a population boom and is considered one of the best places for job growth in Florida.Opportunities: Waterfront properties, new housing developments, and commercial real estate.Miami:Reason: As an international business hub, Miami is attractive to both investors and high-net-worth individuals looking for luxury real estate.Opportunities: High-end residential and commercial properties, luxury condos, and fix & flip projects.Sarasota:Reason: Known for its beaches and quality of life, Sarasota attracts retirees and families, boosting its real estate market.Opportunities: Residential developments, vacation rentals, and waterfront properties.

To give you a background, I have a property in Maple Valley City in Washington state with a clear title paid off for land.

He replied to the attorney general in my state and most of the things that he wrote in his response were false.

I'm particularly passionate about becoming a Real Estate Investor in Mutiple areas.Outside of real estate, I enjoy cooking, learning new skills, meeting great people, and love to travel.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

Two questions:1) For those familiar with the area and demand, who has utilized a short-term rental management company in the Bremerton, Silverdale area of Kitsap County and what has your experience been like? 

I live in California and in doing my research, investment property in California is looking pretty grim!!