Might have to look into this...I'm still over here getting a new card for the $200 off of $500 in the first 3 months and borrowing free money for a year lol I've always done cash-back and just make sure I use the card w/ the highest percentage for whatever I'm buying - I think Amazon is 6-7% back (depending how how fast you want it delivered), Wal-mart had a good one (5% back) there but I believe their partnership w/ CapitalOne just ended, Costco has a good one (4% back and I think 7% on gas). 

However, home prices vary depending on location:Cincinnati: $319,310Columbus: $348,569Dayton: $261,583Ashland and Athens: Around $203,000Mansfield and Lancaster: Less than $200,000 Ohio's home prices are expected to continue to increase. 

However, your rental income depends on your tenants remaining employed at similar wages.

You can also just buy it as an investment property with 25% down if you have the capital to put that much down on a 1-1.3 million 4plex depending on the area.

. $25k for helical piers sounds a little steep, but it's been a few years since I saw a quote for that, and of course it depends on how many you need.

I have 2 good friend RE agents available if need be but I think this might be a "transfer of loan deal" just depends.

HI Patrick, you can go up to 90% CLTV for HELOC primary or 89.9% for cash out refi but rates can be a bit higher depending how you use those funds for a better ROI.

It really depends what your goals with REI are.

How much lower depends on what time of year the home was completed- Usually can charge a much higher rent for new homes.

Maybe he does file a nuisance mechanics lien (whether he can and precise procedures) will be dependent on local law.