It typically involves the following steps:1.Seller Deliverables.

If you can start with a 2-4 unit house hack and add cosmetic rehab that’s your best bet to get your feet wet.

Was Andrew Weiner the only one not involved in the indictment? 

I recommend at least 3 different states and 2-3 countries need to be involved if you want true anonymity and protection. :).

There are no real estate agents involved. 

If we built a spreadsheet of the overall responses from the Mafia and how many were veiled attempts at business, I would bet it is close to 80 percent.I know I am not the only one annoyed every day, so please post your thoughts here so BiggerPockets can review them.I do know someone who bought multiple properties with a former Mafia member and the properties are still performing so this isn't a referenda on how good the agents are.

The tenants know the mini split is their best bet for controlling temp on their side, but they do not want to not pay for the energy to run it and would prefer the gas gets used (gas is included in their lease.) 

They are your best bet at breakeven or even small cashflow but they will not appreciate near as well as a newer townhome.

You best bet is to contact a realtor, and have them run comps (most will do it for free).

Also debating HELOC (more involved but better rate) vs Asset backed LOC (easier but not as attractive rate).