Our first two builds the builder handled everything.

I live in Oklahoma but am looking to 1031 exchange for a STR in the Fort Walton to PCB area.  Those of you that have done this before please help me decide which way to go for the best returns.  There are so many opti...

I was interested in this deal because it had a decent layout, 1.5 bathrooms, good square footage, good price point for me and the ARV was great for first time home buyers.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

My name's Brian, I'm looking to purchase my first investment property in CT.

Quote from @Lloyd Pierce: It's our first time in the STR/Vacation home market!  

That is one of the ways to satisfy the 12 month occpuancy issues on FHA because at the time of refinance you convert into a conventional loan.You only need to be at an 85% LTV up to a 4 unit building 85% Rate/term and 80% LTV if your trying to take cash out. 

Most importantly, you have to know how much your time is worth—they actually have a formula for it.

I recommend using Baselane since it lets you collect rent online, track expenses by property, and have reports ready at tax time.

If you don't have the money now, can you stage it over time?

It's always a balance of how much time are you asking vs what value you could add to the teacher.