The exception would be if this was already permitted for STR - short term rentals VRBO then it might be worth it based on location.If you just want to buy a home and have a unit to help cover the mortgage I would still insist on lower price point or NO HOA to help get the total mortgage down so that the other unit covers 50% of the overall payment.  

Its going to be more about those factors than any local market factors for DSCR Lenders.The lender should have gone over the prepayment provisions more closely before closing, but assuming you likely have whats called a "stepdown" prepayment penalty shorthand called "5/4/3/2/1" - this means that you can refinance and prepay, however if done in the first year of term you will have to pay a 5% fee, second year 4%, third year 3% etc. 

I am planning to start a direct booking site for my short-term rentals.

"My name is Isaiah, I am a local investor looking to start my investing journey and have started by identifying some properties with long-time owners with good equity.

The plan is to come in and improve the NOI over the next 12-24 months then implement a strategic cash out refinance and move to long term permanent agency debt.

Hello all,I am a real estate inspector who recently started investing in real estate.

Hey everyone,I’ve got a friend who own’s a very large home with a pool, and is trying to find someone who can be her short term rental manager.

I would say no, but that's a long time ago.

In terms of new construction, a couple things to be aware of in San Luis Obispo County are water shortage issues and development fees/taxes which can significantly increase the building costs.SLO city and the neighboring cities are particularly diligent on their water usage, as most of the county's water supply comes from three surface water reservoirs and a groundwater basin.

Investment Info:
Mixed-use building

Purchase price: $405,000

Cash invested: $20,250

Mixed use investment. 2 residential units with 1 storefront

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