Yes, you can hire a 203k consultant privately, and it’s a smart move for out-of-state investors.

Should I use that number, averaged across the common platforms for this STR, in order to get a sense of what other properties are doing? 

What do they do for work and what industries is the town dependent on? 

A sub 3% rate on a 30 year fixed mortgage is a beautiful thing as much as lenders will try to convince you to refinance you should keep it as long as you can since its so low (often times that rate is below the rate at which money is losing value or inflation so you're gaining value/net value by just keeping that mortgage, you could even call that liability an asset since its value is increasing in that way of thinking).There are HELOC's and lines of credit out there that go up to 90-95% of the value of your home atleast while you're physically occupying the unit.

From what I see for the most part right now is 2-4 doesn't really work well for house hack in DFW, unless you just find an exceptional and unusual deal. 

What are reasons to use another listing agent when Redfin charges 1.5% and does more marketing than average?

Here’s what the numbers actually showForeign direct investment in Mexican real estate grew over 24% last year, tourism broke records again in 2024 in places like Riviera Maya, Los Cabos and Vallarta and the infrastructure isn’t just talk anymore, Tren Maya and the new Tulum airport are already running and moving people every dayYes, prices have increased but demand hasn’t gone anywhereOccupancy rates remain strong in key vacation markets and rental income if managed right can still outperform what most U.S. investors get at home. 

@Zongfu LiWhere are you trying to refinance (what state?)

You’ll probably be in good shape with any of those.

Experience: if you've had the same job done 3 times recently, you know what the cost is, so why chase bids?