The advice I have received is that HELOC’s should be used for short term loans only with a definite plan to pay it off. 

Detroit can be a fantastic market with strong cash flow and good appreciation potential, but it’s definitely a unique place with its own quirks.Starting with cash is a smart move, especially in Detroit, where local knowledge and relationships can make a huge difference.

If it's a massive budget, lenders may peak in a bit more, but definitely doable. 

I am definitely hosting at least 1 open house every weekend and that is actually how I found my first clients!

I definitely need to check out local real estate networking groups.  

The definition, like so many other words, has been replaced with what was that of desire. 

You can definitely run it out of state without paying a PM.

An LLC is potentially one minor factor that might contribute to the evidence that you are running your rental activity as a trade or business, but it's definitely not required that you have an LLC to qualify.

We definitely don’t have any troubled loans. 

What she delivered was half-finished and poorly done—definitely not what we discussed or agreed upon.