Or if you cash out refinance your condo, you are essentially moving that debt to a 30 year fixed option which I think is your best move.

Attitudes about employment, diet and lifestyle choices are often dependent on cultural norms and there is plenty I'm willing to blame the govt for but what my kids ate or watched aren't two of them.  

Essentially, I am wondering if it is a good idea to purchase a house here for investment purpose. 

That leaves essentially an 8-9 month window of living that I have a couple of options with.Option A: My brother and his girlfriend live in Green Bay, and I could live with them during that period paying below market rents.

What I'm getting at here is in my previous market essentially anything in a C+ area with a 10% cap rate on a 20% down mortgage would be a sure fire sale.

The fact that builders are essentially giving below-market financing AND upgrades to move inventory is next-level, like a hidden arbitrage in plain sight.

Essentially what I understand, and might need clarification on, is you the buyer and the seller enter into a joint venture that has an exit plan for the seller.

Clear communication and education are essential so clients recognize that accurate documentation protects both them and the tax professional.

They don’t usually foreclose like mezz— they take over control rights if things go sideways.Ideal for:Ground-up or heavy value-add where cash flow is lumpyDeals where senior lenders cap leverageSponsors who need flexibility on timing of returnsThe real deciding factor: cash-flow timing vs. controlIf you can make regular payments but don’t want to dilute ownership → MezzanineIf you can’t guarantee near-term cash flow but need capital to close the gap → Preferred EquityIf your senior lender forbids mezzanine (which happens often) → Preferred Equity is the workaroundOne more nuance most posts miss:Preferred equity comes in two flavors:Soft Pref – economic preference, no takeover rightsHard Pref – essentially mezzanine equity with control triggersUnderstanding which version you have matters just as much as the return.Both tools are powerful, if you pick the wrong one for the wrong project, it can wreck your risk profile.

Investors need to pair a strong location with renovations that elevate the guest experience—high-end kitchens, spa-like bathrooms, and curated interior design are now essential.