Your top-notch experiences and resume will provide you with a strong foundation in real estate investing. 

If you have strong income and savings then you can argue you'd be OK  but I would just use those savings as the down payment not the HELOC

:-)BTW, I'm actively looking for working partners with some cash to put in for the short to mid-term.

I am working on a plan with a partner to develop an area, but we have never had to start from a blank slate. 

A more viable approach could be a straight 75% cash-out refinance—but only if you’ve invested in a city with strong, sustained population growth.

Greystar Real Estate Partners, one of the defendants, released a public statement claiming they operate with “utmost integrity” and will vigorously fight the allegations.

By emphasizing how this transaction could benefit the organization while maintaining transparency and professionalism, you’ll position yourself as a trustworthy partner.

My partner is based out of Dallas and a lot of our clients are from the surrounding areas.

Those willing to go beyond that could be good partners for real estate investors.Traditional banks/Local Banks and non-bank lenders - If they are a portfolio lender, meaning they actually hold on to the loan and don't just collect your payment, then they have the ability to be flexible.

Then at the last minute, I had a strong instinct to pull out and did not follow through.