Should i cash out refinance before doing asset protection with trusts and LLC's?

I think, currently anyway, that investors are shifting/protecting their wealth by buying in better-insulated cities like Raleigh/Durham, Charlotte, Greensboro, Austin, Dallas, Columbus, Indy, and anywhere else where there is job growth, population growth, property values are undervalued/affordable and they can find either cash flow or appreciation.So, to answer your question, I think the strategy is to continue to buy in these markets when the numbers make sense and not sit on the sidelines waiting.

The lender will perform a desktop appraisal but they will typically have a short view on the value of the property to protect the company’s investment which means you will be coming out of pocket more.

The lender will perform a desktop appraisal but they will typically have a short view on the value of the property to protect the company’s investment which means you will be coming out of pocket more.

It protects YOU and any other future endeavors.

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This will protect your personal assets, should something major arise.

If you changed the terms you advertised originally, someone could probably claim you did it to disadvantage an application from a protected class.

The county assessor says land value = $18,600I got an ACV policy from AllState with the following:Estimated Replace Cost (ERC) = $352,621Dwelling Protection = 175,000Deductuble = 1KSo assuming after renovations market value matches the dwelling protection of $175,000$175,000 - $18,600 (land value) = $156,400 (ACV)Subtract ACV from ERC: $352,621-$156,400 = $196,221 (amount of depreciation)196,221/352,621 = .556 (percentage of depreciation)Does that math look right?

Helical piles, and leaving me convinced by their expertise and inclined to take action on their bid.I didn't ultimately sign off, as I had not budgeted for that much into foundation work, and have since been able to do most of the foundation slab crack demo & repair myself with some local sub-contractor help.The helical piles approach tho: drive a stake down until it hits bedrock and then neumatically "pump up" the foundation until its back to level...seems like the ultimate right approach & solution I need, before I proceed to a future phase of finishing the attic, bumping out shed dormers, and adding +1000sqft w/ +1bdrm, +1ba, & +1 wetbar/kitchennette for an STR unit.That project phase is a few mos out, and will require a structural engineer, as I'll be adding interior structure posts, a major new ridge beam, and 20' of floor-to-ceiling full-light windows & french doors facing the bay.