These fees are of course much higher, but the role is not really about paperwork, it's about removing barriers to (usually) large or complex projects.

.- Cashflow Day 1- Partners…make sure you have the ability to remove a partner- Clearly understand tax impacts such as bonus depreciation, recapture, negative capital accounts

Scope of improvements included:Full interior updates: new flooring, interior paint, lighting, granite countertops, and updated appliancesAddition of high-demand short-term rental amenities: game rooms, custom bunk beds, hot tubs, swimming pools, and putting greensProfessional interior design and full furnishing to optimize guest experience and nightly ratesThese improvements were executed with the objective of maximizing long-term performance, increasing appraised value, and creating differentiated offerings within the Hot Springs vacation rental market.Refinance & Financial PerformanceUpon completion of renovations, we partnered with a local commercial lender to refinance the portfolio.Combined appraised value (ARV): $2,601,000Approved loan amount: $2,200,000 (cash-out refinance)After retiring the hard money loan, the transaction resulted in a net cash return of $300,470.51, which represents $118,181.09 more than our original down payment—effectively removing all invested capital from the project.TimelineThe full cycle—from acquisition through renovation and refinance—was completed in 174 days.OutcomeThe result is a portfolio of three fully renovated, amenity-rich lakefront properties, each now positioned to perform as premium short-term rentals with strong long-term appreciation potential.

Yes we have removed the two house traps under the house that were the culprits.

You're not going to like it, but the best solution will be removing the existing ceiling drywall and installing sound dampening insulation, with resilient channels installed directly on the joists followed by 2 layers of 5/8x drywall with green glue in between each layer.

We were just gonna paint the cabinets they look good and didn't wanna destroy them trying to remove the tile counter tops.  

That alone removes one of the biggest barriers to scaling.But the DSCR HELOC is the real sleeper here.Being able to tap equity without touching the first mortgage is a complete strategy shift.

you just pay for the months you need it then remove and store till the next move out. 

I removed the cracked tile and found it's wet inside, and there is some mold on the inside.

On a $315,000 new construction property, once you remove the land value, your building basis is realistically in the $250K–$270K range.