2) Set up a HELOC to cover the cost?

Why give up a couple percent?

I have just signed up for Launch Control and its getting frustrating. 

I got approved for up to $300K.

Best place to start is reading up in the forums, buying a book or two, listening to the podcast and attending your local REIA.

After the inspection, we sent a request with a mortgage contingency date extension (because it was also difficult to schedule this with the agent), a credit for termite treatment and an extension for the closing date which would allow one of the current tenants to move out at the end of this month (when their lease is up) before closing.

But yes, now that we are here, maybe let him know that if things do not get up to date or cleaned up you will go to his superiors.When people are late right at the beginning, I let them know that the behavior is not acceptable and let them know there are consequences to that bad behavior. 

Mobile home loans can go up to 17%.

The rental market is already showing signs of recovery:Spring Is Coming: Historically, the rental market picks up momentum in the spring as tenants prepare to move during warmer months or ahead of the school year.Early 2025 Trends Are Positive: In just the first week of January, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in rental applications, suggesting pent-up demand from renters who delayed their searches in November and December.What Landlords Can Do NowTo make the most of this recovery, consider:Refreshing Your Listings: Update your photos, descriptions, and pricing to ensure your properties stand out.Offering Incentives: Temporary discounts or move-in bonuses can help fill vacancies quickly.Being Patient: The market is already bouncing back, so don’t panic if your property takes a bit longer to lease than usual.What’s been your experience?

Somehow you have to get those rents up to at least get you even or a little cashflow.