@Glen Love I probably don't have as much tips as the seasoned people on here since i literally just closed on my house a week ago haha!

It's something I've been thinking about for a month or 2, just needed some reassurance from a seasoned investor.

Keep an open mind on surrounding areas, Round Rock, Kyle, Buda, Bastrop, etc.And as others have said, utilize some of the beginner resources on the site, they are great for newbies and seasoned investors alike!

We did a refi about a year ago on a mini-storage and the lender looked at five years history.

Her best friend is a really seasoned real estate agent who I have known for about 8 years.

ObviouslyGreg H. is a seasoned investor and in his situation, he can operate without title insurance.I have been professionally trained in title searching and so know my way around the courthouse record systems.

Most big banks require 1 year seasoning before they will refi using the appraised value.

The total loaned amount was $398,669.Under NRIA's guidance, we chose to hold onto the property for approximately 3 years to allow it to season and rent a bit.In 2014 we sold it for $509,000 and earned a profit of $191,331 cash out at the table.

Some of those little storage buildings at Home Depot sell for more than that.

@Michael StoleAs a contractor myself in the seasonally cold weather climate of Wisconsin, i would go with option #2.FYI, State building code in Wisconsin states all exterior walls must be insulated and so it has a separate inspection.Hope this helps