I bought my first place in Oct 2022. using what I learned here I feel comfortable about where I am at.

Since HELOCs have a variable rate, you’re banking on rates staying the same or decreasing.

I'm not really comfortable giving her name after talking to the company owner today.

Not the ones that stay in business. 

First, what's your comfort zone for distance?

The kindness and humor of the responses is comforting in a field where there is very little down time (currently as I get it established) and you all "get it".

I will also be tracking expenses related to repairs, maintenance, travel to and from NV, hotel stays, meals, gas, and other regular business costs.In the long term, I aim to purchase additional properties under the business name, but I understand I need to establish at least two years of income and credit history before doing so.The issue I’m encountering is that my accountant has not provided any guidance on how to structure this scenario.

I would place MUCH more emphasis on connecting with the right team than on actually visiting and getting comfortable the physical location of the market. 

This way, you'll have access to liquidity without the headache of managing separate loans and fees.Predicted Refi Rates: While no one can predict rates with absolute certainty, the general consensus is that rates may stay lower or remain stable in the short term, barring any economic shifts.

Given appreciation is typically where you are making most of your return in any real estate, having this additional appreciation helps create much higher returns.Additionally, my single family tenants, typically stay a couple years longer than my duplex tenants.