@Loren SouersI'm going to lead with the suggestion that you consult a tax professional and an attorney.Generally speaking, you can put a rental property in a revocable living trust, which can help with estate planning and asset protection.

I got 3 sellers leads out of 1 post and all are very different in their desires, but that is one of the themes I'm seeing. 1 seller even based his value off the Zestimate, and little does he know in the area, the zestimate is/resembles that of the ARV and NOT the current value. 

Main questions should ask about the seller's:- Reasons/Motivations for wanting to sell- Desired timeline to close- Plan's after selling (relocation, reinvesting proceeds, 1031 exchange, etc)- Back-up plan in case they are unable to sell within the desired timeline- Reasons for not already selling to/with a investor or RealtorAdditional questions will depend on the type of seller lead i.e. pre-foreclosure, probate, fsbo, absentee owner, etc.Here is an example of a youtube search you can use to begin finding call recordings.There are 1,000s and you'll find that the best/most effective ones don't even sound like sales calls.

The paint is chipped so I'm assuming there's lead paint and there will likely be asbestos and lead pipes for plumbing.

If investors attempt to streamline their services, it can lead to a more organized approach to property management, lowers the risk of gaps in insurance coverage or missed tax benefits as well as simplifies communication and reduces confusion.

SEO optimization with targeted keywords can significantly boost visibility across these platforms.Strong photos and virtual tours tend to convert leads more effectively - tools like Asteroom or Sphere.app let you create these yourself.

Relationships often lead to off-market deals and valuable partnerships.Consider targeting up-and-coming neighborhoods or distressed properties in areas seeing new development or infrastructure improvements.If you’re exploring commercial, maybe start with small multifamily units (like duplexes or fourplexes) before diving into larger complexes.I’d love to connect and possibly collaborate.

A question for everyone viewing the post: Would you consider HELOCs as a conditional strategy only reserved for ' great cash-flowing ' deals?

Check the section 8 checklist and be sure you will pass (do you have a lead cert if you need one, do all your bedrooms count as bedrooms, anything weird about the house that won't pass inspection? 

Refinancing next year would likely allow you to lock in a potentially lower rate than the 8% you're currently at, especially if the market conditions continue to favor lower rates.Avoid Duplicate Fees: You're right in thinking about avoiding duplicate fees for the refinance and HELOC.