My first reaction to your post is if you're purchasing assets that are throwing off positive cash but your DTI is going up then it may be time to re-evaluate the type of assets or the expenses associated with those assets.  2.

With hardwork and ceasing opportunities we've managed to be part of this major asset and making it even better.

Keep in mind banks still pool forclosed assets together and sell them all together as a group to one company.  

In other words - if you do not cashout refi either the new property after rehab or the existing rental, then where will you obtain $100k cash to pay off the heloc? 

@Jordan Moorhead I know of many single-asset syndications as well as funds that pay distributions but have negative operational cash flow.

Analyzing the neighborhood and the asset condition is the key to projecting accurate returns. 

You would wish your PM to know how to file claims and protect your assets when your unit is vandalized or someone sues you for slip and fall.

In New Hampshire, title laws are strict, so we couldn’t move forward without obtaining a signature from a living heir.The title company dug deep and eventually located a distant relative—a niece of the deceased owner, two generations removed.

I am assuming you know about this, but you may want to consider doing something like a Wally Wrap so that you have an asset to show your next lender prior to your note seasoning.

Looking for guidance on the best way to proceed going forward in terms of asset protection and how to structure all of this real estate…