So, like I said, I'm all ears if you can explain how paying $20,000 in interest via the regular payments is the same as paying a few hundred dollars in interest via the HELOC, because I don't get how those two things could be the same.

We were introduced to the check-ching noise: the cash machine receiveing cash.

.: Quote from @John Underwood: I have never had any problems with noise or smoking inside.I have higher end properties and higher end guests.So John - you are saying just don’t get them if it’s a higher end property?

But Track Record carries a lot of noise.  

Remodeling is not a casual part time hobby.Wishing everyone good luck, keep your eyes and ears open for the scams.PS: I heard this aphorism once: If your in a sales presentation or sales meeting and you cant identify or see who the suckers are...Guess what, there sitting in your chair.

We use Hospitable as our PMS for automated messages and calendar syncing, PriceLabs for dynamic pricing and market analysis, Minut for noise monitoring, Schlage Encode locks, Ring cameras, and the Google suite for shopping spreadsheets and owner monthly invoices.

I realize there is probably no simple answers but I am all ears from all sources. 

Ignore the noise of higher cost = higher value or lower cost = low value.  

You can then GC the project yourself and let them help be eyes and ears and offer you the speed to get the projects done on time.As for financing, I had great success using a commercial loan product with a small community bank.

What gave you the ability to enjoy what you were doing despite the noise?