Hi all--we are looking for feedback from short-term rental hosts in the Washington, DC area.

We can put $30k down and refinance in 5 years but the agreed upon terms are payments during the 5 years would be based on a 30 year term.

Purchase price: $310,000 Cash invested: $350,000 This was a full rehab 6 unit multifamily building.Our firm did everything from locating and acquiring the project, to managing construction, and then finished up by leasing out all 6 units for a premium rent.We used a construction loan to secure the property and do the rehab. 12 month term which we were able to do construction and lease out all units before taking out the original loan with a permanent commercial loan.

Getting the proper permits is the only way to protect yourself and your asset long term.

Other family will typically step in and help you out.If you've got the money to buy, just find an older adult in your family, and make the pitch, "Hey, I'm looking to invest in real estate...

Purchase price: $525,000 Sale price: $525,000 Project Overview: Duplex to Triplex Conversion for Long-Term RentalIn this real estate investment project, I assisted a client in purchasing a duplex and transforming it into a profitable triplex.

Bought a house, looking to rent it out in the next year or two and looking at short-term rentals.

Here in OR we're focused on STR's and Multifamily which usually has tight inventory so it can take some time for the right property to come to market..also some of the active listings might still be available later this year and become prospects at more negotiable terms. 

Typically from what I have seen in Florida, it doesn't translate value / appraisal wise dollar for dollar, it's a factor of.

Banks typically only care when you convert from owner-occupied to a rental.