HELOCs are much tricker than a closed end second - they don't typically allow you to close in an LLC and they are full doc qualification, meaning your FICO, employment history, income, DTI etc all come into play.

Not sure what 3rd party they use, I typically use transunion smartmove. 

Preparation is key, and relationships are everything.When closing a property deal, the funds typically required include a purchase deposit, which is refundable during the due diligence period, and an additional nonrefundable extension deposit.

However, it's important to note that Section 179 deductions typically apply to tangible personal property used for trade or business, which may not directly align with rental property activities reported on Schedule E.

One issue I see with this is that I do not have a real estate license so I don't think that would create any issues with STR management, but as for MTR management it seems like there are certain limitations without a license - any feedback on that would be appreciated-Staging properties primarily for FSBO's as I know properties listed by realtors will typically have an in-house staging offering.

Typically there is a small window for you to appeal (although this could vary county to county). 

I would probably inform the landlord in writing that the 2 bedrooms will be painted in an off-white like SW 7008 Alabaster.

As someone who runs a SEC qualified offering, reading your post and the comment:" redemptions won't resume until all distributions have been caught up"Typically, when redemptions are being withheld that is not a good sign.

@Jonathan Greene I'm not sure what you mean by "most will not cash flow as an out-of-country investor" as it might suggest that the cash-flow of a given property has something to do with the nationality or residence of the owner but, in any case, you're absolutely correct that, historically, the net rental yields of LTRs in US cash-flow markets like the Mid-West have been typically higher than in the average European market, although that wouldn't be the case for many other US markets like California or New York.

Thanks for your help For an owner-occupied duplex, you’ll typically need a hybrid policy.