Being a normal person and giving someone a heads up has not bit me, yet.In addition to what the law requires, I always shoot the tenant a heads up either via text, call, or email.If they are mostly responding to email, then shoot them an email.Emojis and gifs work wonders in today's day in age.

. 🎢 Market trends, investing methods, and economic situations are like a rollercoaster—they constantly change and twist.

One unvetted thought I’ve had for when I go live is to give VRBO a 1-2 week head start on our listing.

However, I really do need some cash after a few unexpected life twists, and this property has a bunch of cash tied up in it.

Quote from @AJ Exner: It depends on the lender, so giving them a heads up is good.Most of the programs that I am aware of will allow you do utilize only 50% of whatever the 'gift' is.

Quote from @Clayton Silva: Quote from @Jeffrey Blackman: Quote from @Clayton Silva: 2nd position HELOCS on investment properties are typically capped at 70% LTV and have rates ranging from 9-11% just a heads up unless you use a local credit union where you have cash on deposit with them. 

Quote from @James Bing: @Brandon Greenplate Do you manage your STRs in Hilton Head?

Unfortunately, they do not learn and appear to bury their heads in the sand.

I've got a lot of conflicting ideas bouncing around in my head, and I'm afraid I'm falling into analysis paralysis.Are there any experienced real estate investors in Columbus, OH who would be interested connecting? 

I’ve been digging into private money lately—trying to wrap my head around how investors and lenders make these deals a win-win.