I suspect some settings or links were broken in the process.

It is extremely difficult and managing all the trades, managing the budget and the schedule to get the project completed on time as the quality level you expect.

Assuming I'd be able to use the capital on a new purchase and that new purchase would pay for itself and then some, I wouldn't expect it to also cover the debt repayment for the equity loan.

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Very passive, but expect it will require patience.  

Also, expect deferred maintenance.Your #1 concern should be, can you fix the problems the seller has or will you eventually have to dump the property also?

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Second position DSCR does exist but rates are even worse than HELOANs, I'd expect 11-13% right now.Getting a simple cash out refinance sounds like the simplest option, but if you can just get a large first position HELOC only that would be a pretty convenience deal.

Since Waco is running 6 years behind the rest of the country and with millions of people now moving to Texas, we know what to expect for Waco's future in the next 6+ years and THAT is what makes Waco one the most attractive real estate markets in the country today.                                                                                                                               

We haven’t received as much enthusiasm as I expected.