We now do a blended version of this to not waste time.

Based on your vacancy rate, that would assume about a 6% blended leasing commission.I do think you are one of the very few that is likely accurately budgeting for repairs.  

Always try to blend in and be inconspicuous when inspecting properties. 

Depends on how much you owe on the current 1st mortgage, how much higher a new 1st mortgage rate would be, and does the blended rate from the current 1st and the new HELOC equal more interest than a new 1st mortgage with all of it wrapped into one loan. 

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I would do the blended retirement plan in your TSP, and contribute at least 5% so you can get the match.

When they get the match correct you aren't able to see where they put the matched paint, it all blends together.

there is usually a blend most TK companies do keep some rentals. 

A blend of the two is ideal in the first few years if you are inclined.

AND, the blended rate between your current rate and whatever the HELOC would be, would still be less than if you just did 100% of the capital stack as a cash-out refi.I think of my HELOC like a low-rate credit card secured to my house.