Assume a 10% (pulled out of the air number) interest rate on the heloc.

Even in those saturated markets, that'll put downward pressure on sale prices.Keep in mind that for single family, you will be competing against retail buyers.

This, "starts the clock" and pressures them with a deadline.Of course, we work with them and try to be reasonable, but the clock is always ticking on their excuses...

If you were looking to house hack I would recommend finding something that you could rent the top out as an air bnb (STR) and live in the basement with a completely separate entrance. 

I'm reaching out seeking some insights and advice regarding a rental property I currently have listed in Greenwich, CT.https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/33-Talbot-Ln-APT-3-Greenw...I have a beautiful 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom townhouse available for rent, featuring amenities such as central air, a spacious deck, a one-car garage, and an attic, along with one designated parking spot.

If not, sell it and move to another investment/market.I was in Honolulu last week and it was all over the news further tightening of Air bnb. part of the issues is the 9000 homeless after the Maui fire and owners not wanting to rent to those displaced..

.- Competitive pressure to deploy capital compressing dropping of rates. - Buyers are underwriting portfolios to as-is rents.- Machine learning models are helping to reduce risks.- Reverse migration to Rust Belt is occurring based on affordability issues elsewhere.- Scatter site is a defensive asset offering a lot of optionality.- Market conditions are challenging for scatter site hold unless you are underwriting a 10-year hold.- Setting up operations for SFR from scratch is very difficult.- One investor is buying at cap rates in 5s or 6s.

Hey Tonatiu, I would start with something either turnkey or light value-add, so you can start forming your boots on the ground team with less pressure and risk.

I am Air Force currently stationed here in Fayetteville, NC.

I see lots of horror stories in these investing groups but I’m going to continue to float around with an aire of cautious optimism 😅