You probably don't need to change your interior design or furniture, and you already have the pots/pans/dishes and amenities needed to drop in a student or a traveling tradesman.

However, as we sit here in mid-December, we see that this didn’t pan out.

It was cheaper to clear the line each year, but eventually I excavated because i got tired of getting emergency calls about toilet backup.

Tenants can be frustrating (to say the least)... and the situations that come along with them - from stopped up toilets to evictions, among many others, present challenges.I wouldn't recommend a Heloc for a long term hold as the rate is variable... and over 4 units you will require a commercial loan if going the traditional route of financing.  

Obviously, that never panned out so I have second best.  

Excited to hear how timelines pan out for both of you, as well!

Provide community items (Toilet paper and condiments).

If you treat your PM like a company that just unclogs a toilet then you're really short changing yourself. 

Replaced both toilets with brand new ones, replaced the 2 car- garage door with a brand new one, had all the walls freshly painted, put brand new baseboards in, and had the kitchen cabinets painted as well.

We include a couple days of essentials like toilet paper, etc to get them by.