3)  So the FL townhouse is secured by the CO property. 

Nexus Capital will serve as the stalking-horse bidder, acquiring most of Big Lots' assets and operations.The company, known for selling home goods through closeouts and liquidations, secured $707.5 million in financing to support operations during the bankruptcy process.

I’m in the process of securing the HELOC on my primary.  

However, if the property is located far enough from your primary home, you might qualify for a second home mortgage, which has lower down payment requirements.At CTF Funding, we specialize in helping investors secure the best financing options.

This can help you secure those important 5-star reviews early on, which are vital since platforms average your ratings.

If I ever plan to use a family member or friend who may not want to be fully involved in the process - what kind of documents would I need to provide that person that ensures their end is covered and could fully explain numbers, process, timeline, and security for them?

You should be able to recover those charges from your last tenant's security deposit.

EMD, loan application fee, securities attorney retainer, due diligence expenses, etc.). 

Negotiations centered around securing a favorable purchase price, which we achieved through swift decision-making and leveraging our experience in evaluating properties for fast resales.

How do I handle the security deposit?