HELOC is just a line of credit like a form of credit card that allows you to tap into your equity at your convenience and the consumer can always payoff the line if they wish to get the full line amount.

Second I read your post and was pleasantly surprised to see it.

I would not be surprised if an expansion like this was estimated at 5 - 7 months and for it to actually take 8 - 10 months. 

Please let me know a convenient time for us to connect.Thank you for considering this investment opportunity.

While surprises can and do happen, having clear discussions on property conditions and possible issues prior to contract can save you a bunch of headache. 

When buying a Real Estate consider property tax new cost specially in today's Market. Never, Never use your sellers property tax expenses to estimate your future property tax, this is a big mistake done my many peopl...

You can then share with tenants upfront what you'll do in each of these scenarios so there's no surprises.

Continue honing your skills in reading court documents and conducting title searches to ensure clear titles and understand lien priorities, avoiding surprises post-purchase.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

In our culture, the idea of fast food and convenience is everywhere so what seems "easier" could actually be disguised to harm you healthwise.By just taking out some time in the day to plan and prepare for a healthier lifestyle will do wonders in the long run.