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Oftentimes moving the due date is a temporary fix to what usually amounts to a permanent problem.

That can help offset the rental income.You’ll just need to split those expenses between the part you live in and the part you rent out (usually based on square footage).Most people starting out don’t bother with an LLC right away.

Plus, when you refinance and pull some cash out, that money you pull out is usually tax-free.

One of the main advantages is that you can usually pick them up at a really solid cost basis.

Estate sales are awesome for unique, solid pieces, but the hassle of shipping and movers can sometimes cancel out the savings and add extra stress.What I’ve found works best is a mix - pick up a few statement pieces secondhand if you enjoy the hunt, then go with local delivery/assembly for the bigger must-haves like beds, sofas, and dining sets.

Shared expenses such as insurance or roof repairs are usually divided based on square footage or number of units, while costs that only apply to the rental are fully deductible.

Renting out extra units or rooms is fine, but you can’t buy just to rent or flip.- Underwriting takes a closer look: Be ready for more questions about how you’ll live in the home, and expect things to move a little slower than conventional or VA loans.- Rates and costs: The interest rate is usually a little higher than VA or conventional loans, but you save upfront since you don’t need a down payment.- Membership matters: You’ll need to be a Navy Fed member, and setting that up can sometimes delay the process.- For investors: These loans are great for your first property if you want to keep cash in hand.

I know speed is everything in real estate investing. Some lenders can close in weeks, others take months.
What’s been your average turnaround time when getting funding? Have delays ever caused you to lose a deal?

More marketing, more listing sites, more rate adjustments, more listing wording adjustments, more lower dollar amenities added, removed high maintenance extras, changed internet providers, reduced TV package costs across Smokies properties saving over $1k a month, removed gas grills as they were a large maintenance (maintaining costs for propane and replacements/local bear kept destroying at 5 properties), changed cleaners, relooked all maintenance schedules, changed plumbers, changed hvac company, changed pool cleaners, made sure I never pay interest on business cards (pay off every Monday), changed minimum stays, changed some deposit policies and I am sure there is alot more squeezing I just forgot as I started running a DOGE on my ops before DOGE existed starting last December.