How about some numbers derived from @Alan Asriants numbers. $200k fully financed with 8% heloc, 30 year term is $1468/month.  

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"?

Hi, I had a painter who seems inexperienced who painted my house( referred by one other good handyman who gave up after taking half advance saying he got big projects cannot do these small jobs).

I am here to tell you ways to avoid this from happening!

Any recommendations on how many rental properties per LLC?

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

@Sam Avila Sr I'm just getting back into BiggerPockets myself as I was on here four years ago.

. :-)What I’d like is some ideas that parents can use and I guess younger people can use as well.

I wish I could give you a quick and easy answer but that is just not how my brain works lol!!!!

ask questions.also, you have to have money to invest.