Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!

The odds of default go up significantly for those who have no skin in the game.

So I was just wanting to get opinions on the best way to leverage the equity and heloc I have? 

Unless you have a clause in the purchase of the entity that clearly makes you responsible for the entity from the day that you buy it(Indemnification) I wouldn't bother with the LLC.Good luck man. all the best!

We talked about opening the meetups to the general public, and not just BP members to get more people. let me know what topics you'd like to get more expertise on, and I'll line up some people to come so we can pick their brains.

Who gets blamed for and/or has to handle the following unique to nonfamily roommates:1) Missing personal possessions?

Yes, I’m a fan of harvesting the equity built up in properties.

I'm glad I'm not the only one Jeremy.

More than likely you would need to give up around 70-80% of equity and own a minority - some deals would allows you to buy it back at a set price as well. 

Money has to come from somewhere so where will it come from.issue will be if they increase sales tax it will be regressive tax as those who rent and don't own and have low wages will still pay more for everything.