If they've genuinely abandoned, you'll notice their clothing, personal hygiene, and things of value are all gone.

What appears to be great "curb appeal" to one person might be overwhelming to another. 

I have other HELOCs that were much easier to get both personally and professionally.

Do you rely more on the deal itself or the person behind it?

If you are trying to come up with a way to finagle the occupancy requirements while using an amazing loan (that you earned based on your service) like a VA, I would say you are starting off on the wrong foot.

HELOCs are generally provided to properties that are held in the owner's personal name.Are your family members not interested in refinancing the property?

The account does not have to be an interest bearing account but if it is, then a portion of that interest earned has to be returned to the tenant annually.

I don't know if they still do it but if memory serves a few years ago TD Bank would do a HELOC on a rental in second position but only if it was titled in someone's personal name. 

Gordon is the owner, I doubt whether he could completely hide behind his LLC to protect personal liability. 

The person worked for H&R Block, now works for TurboTax Live and is being honest about their skills: NOT QUALIFIED.