My belief is that you will be challenged to realize a 10% savings loan n your first effort and there is some chance it will cost more than if you used a GC.  

Another pro for a HELOC is not having to meet a HML's requirements for a loan (insurance, draw schedules etc....)

Hey Mario, We're doing several rehab loans right now...mainly in Pinellas...on Hurricane Milton-damaged homes.

The sale failed and he still owns it.One of the potential solutions is to use an SBA 504 loan for the real estate. 

What loan size and loan to value?

I was hoping some folks might be in a similar situation or had a similar experience and might be able to share. 

If you’re using financing, this situation might also influence lender decisions.I have many rentals in Jacksonville FL and have had to evict three tenants.

If so, and this does happen during a guest stay, how would you handle the situation? 

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I don't know your living situation but if your paying x,xxx for rent or a mortgage and instead by living in one side and renting out the other you will be paying y,yyy instead and y is less then x that's great, especially if you can rent out your primary residence and make income there too.