It sounds like at the current moment a HELOC would be the way to go as it can help keep costs low by only paying interest on what I pull out rather than doing a refi and being locked in to a higher payment regardless whether or not I find a deal.

Yes, more information is needed.

Hi Ty, thank you for mentioning real estate attorney, that’s probably what I need to do to figure out how the Garn-St.

What's the annual ROI on the cost of the points to you in terms of savings?

Alexandria, VA is a great spot for house hacking!

What does everyone think is the most profitable area to purchase in?

What I always suggest for folks who do not like a lot of is to borrow  no more then 60% loan to value.

Or maybe there is no answer...?

from a laptop or mobile phone on one of my SFR's (internet must be hooked up, but most tenants do it anyway and like to be able to monitor the outside of the house remotely, even if there's nothing going on.)

Because it's California.That said, REPS has nothing to do with STRs, so your reference is not relevant.