Credit Line as Reserves

[Max T.]

Hello everyone,

What are the collective thoughts on having a line of credit instead of actual cash reserves?

I know it sounds ludicrous! Cash reserves are what get you through those times when all the Capex comes down on you at once. But....

There is a lot of wisdom on BP about making your cash work for you as much as possible. A substantial amount of cash tied up in a reserve account is the opposite of that.

So I'm just trying to reconcile both camps of advice - maximum leverage vs cash reserves . And I figured a credit line could be a reasonable alternative to cash reserves since you don't make payments until your make a draw. Have at it!

[Thomas S.]

I operate my entire business through a 200K HELOC. Income in, expenses out.

I have never put any actual cash into a purchase or the operation of any property I own aside from my personal residence when I purchased it and paid off the mortgage 20 years ago.

Leverage is more than just my best friend.