Whenever I have an issue with financing, I normally contact local institutions.

She said she was surprised at how many properties came up on her search of Gatlinburg, like it was more than she normally sees in other markets.So if you're interested in entering the Smokies, be aware that you need to stand out against the competition because there is a lot of it.

@Jennifer Brown;  normally I would either seek more info to help out on a posters question or give some direction on your Real Estate Investment path.  

Plenty of good, normal people have gotten caught with substances that are largely legal now but weren't always so legal.

Analyze the house like you would normally do. 

     - but a service provider that acts as an alternative for all the things you'd normally get from a mortgage company2.

I'd like to know what are the normal rates this is usually done in this rental price range and how usually management companies charge.2.

The trip charge is what they pay the vendor qualified for warranty work, and it's usually 1/2 what that vendor would charge for a normal job, so there's little motivation for them to respond quickly or work hard.5.

Once you take it out, you stop banking with your normal bank or credit union and you now redirect all your income / deposits into the HELOC.

IF you're in a HCOL area or HCOL region in a normal area, definitely add a bathroom it's a huge appraisal add and game changer. 10-15 years from now when you sell, nobody wants a 3/1 now and won't then. 3/1s stay sticky in any market I'm in, I'll buy distressed and add 1-2 bathrooms and get a huge return on just that.