I do want liquidity to invest elsewhere which is why I'd like the cash back from the reno ASAP, but I don't need liquidity equal to the value of the house--just the basement build-out, if possible.With option #3--how do you "cash out immediately"?

Similarly, if you put several Class D tenants in a Class A 4-plex, what do you think will happen to the property?

Market Appreciation is the least predictable, but historically, where you will make the most money.

I think I answer this question once a month. google Huntsville Alabama and overbuilt and you'll get your answers 

That’s how the wealthy do it with real estate or businesses.

Most of my clients stick to private money.  

If you can get a better primary residential HELOC rate than you can a hard money bridge loan I would say yes.

I make it back a few times a year to Rochester as I still have family there.

Beware of people with “something to sell” stating how great their product is.

Do I need 3 separate accounts 3.