Quote from @Zach Howard: @Robby SanchezThanks for the offer - actually Texas is one of the places where I've started to look at potential properties and so on.

Holding properties in an LLC (or other legal entity) can offer valuable protection for your personal assets, so I understand why you went that route.

Sellers are offering incentives like paid closing costs, and with homes sitting longer on the market, buyers have more room to negotiate!

Reason: I signed a new job offer at a nonprofit yesterday and having extensive knowledge of the real-estate market in Philly would be very helpful.

Party 2 offers higher rent but comes with more risk.

Is any bank offering a HELOC based on the combined equity?

An experienced agent will list your property with the language, "no showings until an accepted offer", to avoid violating your tenant's rights to the peaceful enjoyment of their home - possibly resulting in their lack of cooperations and a lawsuit against you.

I have an accepted offer on a luxury cabin in the sierras.  

Hi Kristi,There are a few ways to go about it, but I would connect with a lender to find of what they can offer.

---Investors always compare/hire people of Craigslist that are uninsured, questionable skills, are unreliable and offer no warranties.