Good luck with the upcoming holiday season guys!  

For a conventional loan the ownership structure and seasoning come to mind if you’re looking to cashout refinance.

At Summit Partner Lending (through our Pure Business Capital platform), we help rookies and seasoned investors line up pre-approvals so they’re not stuck scrambling when the right deal hits.  

A lot of seasoned investors I work with end up blending the two — using notes for steady returns while building a portfolio of rentals for long-term appreciation and legacy wealth. 

Prices were always soft, even during season.  

My advice is to focus on creating win-win deals, learn the market inside and out, and don’t be afraid to ask questions from seasoned folks here.I work with a lending company, so I often see wholesalers link up with investors who need quick, reliable funding to move on a deal.

I’m a disabled Army Veteran who is just starting my journey in real estate investing.I joined this community to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from seasoned investors, and build relationships that will help me grow into a successful investor.

Operators systematize first impressions by:Design Strategy: Hire a short-term rental interior designer (not just a stager) who understands flow, photogenic layouts, and Instagrammable moments.Photography Package: Invest in professional HDR photography + lifestyle shots (guests using the firepit, coffee mugs on the deck, etc.).Exterior Systems: Seasonal landscaping contracts, pressure washing schedules, and lighting plans to ensure the home is always photo-ready.Listing Optimization: A/B test lead photos quarterly (e.g., pool shot vs. firepit shot) and measure CTR against competitors in your market.System: Quarterly Design & Photo Audit Checklist — every 90 days, review your top 5 competitor listings and update your lead photo, titles, and descriptions to stay visually competitive.2.

Our proceeds from the sale will be around $150,000 that we will exchange into another property and State and we would have to come up with that $34,000 tax bill from somewhere out of our own pocket during the 2025 tax season Any help/ tax strategies for avoiding some or are all of this would be much appreciated!

Make sure the LO understands when you purchased the property, so you are not down the road and a seasoning issue pops up.