(Cash flow is always a gamble.).

Always run title to check for any clouds, try not to gamble on super small tracts of land like this unless confident in own title searching capabilities.

It's a gamble unless you're experienced and know what you're doing.

Short term "quick money" kinds of opportunities don't really appeal to me as I view it more as gambling.

All this to say, my base case is that right now rates are the lowest they've been in almost a year and it's more of a gamble to wait and see what the Fed does than to take what we have now.

It's a nearby market with many of the same characteristics of the DSM market, but definitely bolstered by a strong state school economy.

A general credit line, on the other hand, could be secured by other assets or unsecured, and doesn't necessarily involve your home equity.HELOC Characteristics: - Uses your home as collateral - Usually has a lower interest rate than unsecured credit lines - Typically has a variable interest rate - Allows you to borrow up to a certain limit, repay, and borrow again during the draw period - Can be used for various purposes, including home improvements, debt consolidation, or as an emergency fund While it's possible to use a HELOC for RE investing or rehab projects, some lenders may be hesitant about this use.

I’m particularly interested in exploring international markets, given the unique characteristics of the home.

You gambled your investment capital on an internet investment-promoter.

Everyone is gambling, and I keep advising my clients to please not compete with that level of moronic.