You never know what life will throw at you in the future and family is all you really have in life .

I am hoping to find a bank that does portfolio lending and offers better terms through its private banking wing.Any recommendations would be well received.I found one lender that through its private banking wing offered 100% LTV interest only cashout-refinance at 4.125%, but I must pledge securities in the amount equal to cash out proceeds beyond 80% LTV. 

In these cases, it's best to hire one on a contingency basis, else if you pay attorney fees, it's just throwing good money after bad.My wife's younger sister was killed by a major company oil truck that ran a red light.

Building isn't all the way finished but I got top floor leased signed ($2300) and received first month and security.

For me it's all about having a great cleaning person/crew.Homeaway and Airbnb make it easy to keep an up to date calendar, accept payments, refund security deposits.Then nice to have are automated locks (I still use a lockbox), security cameras, wifi thermostats.You need great pictures and descriptions, you need to be responsive to inquiries and issues.You need a great location so that you have demand at your property.I think this is the Cliff Notes version.Take up Lucas Carl on the phone call.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

What’s the best way to maximize your return and keep your money secure?

This way I am not throwing away money on rent.

My daily job in the Air Force is Cyber Security, which is fun and will be very lucrative in the civilian side, but I'm more of a hands-on active person (I did Interior Trim before I joined the military and loved it). 

You need to secure right of way from a neighbor first (recorded easement) otherwise the property is pretty much useless which is probably why the current owner is trying to sell it.