How to Finance a Smoky Mountain Airbnb (Even as a First-Time Investor) Episode 6 of 10

The Short Term ShopJul 7, 20231h 17m1.8K viewsScore 85
Getting Started
intermediate
STR financing
DSCR loans
conventional loans
investment property loans
Smoky Mountains Airbnb
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Summary

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This video breaks down various financing options for short-term rental investors, including conventional loans, DSCR loans, and commercial financing. Hosts will learn about down payment expectations, loan type differences, and what lenders look for when financing properties in popular markets like the Smoky Mountains.

Key insights

  • Appraisal value is influenced by factors like age, square footage (above grade valued higher than below grade), view, and bedroom/bathroom count. Septic system capacity can limit the official bedroom count, impacting value and lending.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Many investors mistakenly believe a 25% down payment is required for conventional investment loans, when 15% is often sufficient for loans within the conforming limit, potentially improving cash-on-cash returns.

Tools & resources

  • Short-Term Rental Long-Term Wealth Facebook Groupplatform

    Join the 'Short-Term Rental Long-Term Wealth' Facebook group for a community of over 50,000 investors focused on short-term rental investing.

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