When it comes to rental property renovations, expenses are typically categorized as either current expenses or capital expenses.

With REITs, you get a shot at higher returns without the typical landlord hassles, especially considering your properties' increased value.

The shortcoming of STR software is they do not include features typical for LTR software, such as lease signing and background checks.

There is statutory, and now Fannie/Freddie guidelines, that exempt many transfers from being subject to the Due On Sale Clause...asset protection/estate planning purposes are typically covered.  

So if you are starting to mail, you better come out of the gate with a well thought out mail piece or it could become very discouraging for the new guy.It seems sometimes the best option is for the generic yellow letter because it is tried and tested and people will call but with a formal letter like a lot of people send out with probates, the responses will typically not be as many so any feedback from experienced guys is always helpful.That's the main reason this site is so powerful..the ability to stand on the shoulders of successful people so you can get off on the right foot.I started mailing as a real estate agent 10 years ago when I started out and I got sold some really bad ideas that cost me a lot of money with no return.

in other words, if the roof blows off a FedEx building, do they typically get a loan to replace it, or are the investors assessed? 

Include your operations when it comes the winter season and how you prepare and what you typically offer guests.

Typically, what I've seen is 1-4 is considered a residential loan and falls under Fannie Freddie guidelines. 

Typically the houses we rehab are 20 - 50 years old.

They typically expect 30-40% down and 10-15% in reserves depending on the risk factors of the property.