I would not try this in CA, where they are strict about building codes and have issues that other location don't (earthquakes, in particular.) 

I think it was improving, particularly north of Independence Ave but I feel like it's gotten worse since crime increased across the country in 2020.

Maybe you could fill us in on the particulars of the deal.This place looks really nice.You bought 168 units for 30,000 out of pocket????? 

In this particular case, I have a property I'd like to get a HELOC on to then buy another property.

My only reservation is the higher interest rates on these particular loan products vs regular residential mortgages.

An attorney would be better off advising as to what would make the most sense for you in your particular situation.

I'm based in Columbus but I do have connections in Cleveland, particularly around the Cleveland Clinic area.

I'm starting out and have one investor in particular that has paid cash and had excellent outcomes thus far.

In this particular thread, I only answered his "how" question.

Particularly when it comes to residential properties, most lenders would rather lend to people than LLCs.Transfer of Property: Your mortgage's due-on-sale clause may be triggered if you subsequently decide to transfer a property that you now own in your name to an LLC.