An investor friendly agent can do all sorts of helpful things, like setting you up with a search for properties or connecting you with folks who have recently done deals like the ones you want to do. 6) Consider analyzing a deal or two in your local market, just for practice, with a free use of our Rental Property Calculator (or other calculators).

Be able to live rent free, while having the mortgage paid off with OPM.

I'm glad I decided not to pull the trigger on one of them when I found out they were just business credit cards and not a true line of credit.

The tenant that he moved into our house has lived rent free for 3 months and our house is damaged. 

Consulting with a tax professional or a firm specializing in cost segregation studies can provide a more accurate assessment based on the unique characteristics of your investment property.Feel free to reach out with any further questions.Thanks.

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This is something I have done on my free time to demonstrate to employers my knowledge and skills with applications like Tableau and SQL coding.

Plus, I'm looking into STRs and MTRs, so lenders that have experience with and options for those types of properties are also ideal.If anyone has any advice on what to look for in these types of lenders or any red flags to be on the watch for, feel free to comment below as well.I look forward to hearing from everyone.Thanks!

Also depends on what other investment opportunities you have to just invest the money you're getting.There's an argument to have some houses free and clear and a few with high leverage... safer. 

Using a vacation management company can streamline these processes, helping maximize your property's potential, freeing up more of your time, and providing access to various distribution channels.