But using that money as a downpayment is not "correct".For starters, it's almost guaranteed in this environment that the interest rate on your HELOC is higher than your CoC returns on the properties you'd buy.That doesn't make sense.Beyond that, how will you pay off the $400k HELOC balance?

Can I explore an option of getting the regular mortgage for a part of the balance?

Tools like Zillow, Realtor.com, and local real estate websites can provide valuable insights.Choosing a market involves balancing risk and potential return.

Consolidated corporate entity with standard departments, balance sheet, etc.While each syndicators motives are different, I would say the first reason is most syndications simply don't have the tenure to even begin to look at institutional investors.

And I do believe in a healthy balance.

@Redgy Saint-Germain I'm currently in the process of a 203k loan and my mortgage officer said they would apply the left over balance to my mortgage balance as a principle payment, but the monthly payment would stay the same.

Any balance left over take her to small claims court so when she inherits you get paid.

These books have helped me develop the mindset and balance needed to achieve my full potential.

It is certainly a tough environment for deals right now - but also remember that cap rate is on the value and interest rate is on the debt balance so its not an immediate 1:1

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