We will definitely eventually engage a professional, but I wanted to check with you knowledgable folks first to make sure I have a solid strategy going into that discussion.The house was bought >10 years ago for 800k and is now worth between 2-3.3m per Redfin and Zillow.

It's been a challenging and exciting journey, but it's definitely made simpler and more enjoyable with a community such as BP.

The competition in Raleigh is definitely stepping up with the market so hopefully you have a clear vision and strategy to get started with a solid financing plan to move forward fast!

I would definitely say if you can go private mortgage or conventional mortgage for a Long Term Hold, definitely do so!

Not sure if this is an empty threat or whether is actually happens but definitely something of which to be aware.

Definitely speak to an attorney that specializes in real estate and entity formation. 

I would definitely go for those.

If there is no other laundry area I would definitely try to add one, probably combined with the powder room.

I think you are definitely right too with the cash return idea.

For the 1/1s it's the same period but I'll allow early/late guests for up to 2 hours and just schedule my housekeepers accordingly.I definitely need to bite the bullet and replace my washer/dryer in the one house with high-capacity units!