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But with the right strategy and due diligence, Albuquerque might just be the next great investment hotspot.Would love to hear from other BiggerPockets members who have experience in the Albuquerque market.

My family actually have some properties in FL, and I have also researched this area quite a bit and I saw it might fit my strategies. 

Work with a qualified intermediary and tax advisor to ensure compliance and optimize your strategy.

that OR consider buying a property you could short-term rent to people who literally just want to visit the casino if it's a large/decent one. 

It sounds like you're at a crossroads between two strategies—both of which have valid points.

My strategy would be to target properties which are most likely of the owner NOT redeeming.

The HELOC strategy may work, but many lenders are wary of putting a HELOC on an investment property and if they do they still cap LTV at 75-80%.

I’m a broker based in Charlotte, NC, and I work with Compass to support investors in maximizing their growth strategies.

However, unless you're doing this as part of a BRRRR strategy, you may end up paying closing costs twice and incurring unnecessary interest on the HELOC prior to refinancing.Additionally, conventional loans often have seasoning requirements of 6-12 months, while DSCR loans typically require only 3-6 months.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.