Not sure if this applies to you but if you are planning on building lots of units it could be a natural fit. 

2) In a cash-refinance, let's say the new appraised value of the apartments is $1.8M, does this mean you can apply the $300k into the HELOC and not pay taxes?

We found most folks can read the standards and do not bother applying (paying the application fee) if they do not qualify.

I am retired and collecting a pension and access to 401k funds (1099-R income)...so I am wondering how all of the information I am hearing about tax benefits as it pertains to W2 incoming applies to my 1099-R income. 

I took what I learned from Brandon's goal setting seminars and applied them directly to this daily calendar and habit tracker.  5.

It wasn't easy going through applicants being that its Atlanta & it's a lot of people applying from other states as well as people that don't reply or want something for nothing.

And I'm not sure why you single out your flooring because the concept applies across the board.In your particular example, you spent $3,500 on flooring, and $500 has been depreciated.

A flipper I know didn't follow his recommendation and applied Killz (water based in CA) and during Realtor walk through, prospective buyers complained of cig smell.

That should cover your scaling needs.If I am only buying, does the construction or working capital loan still apply?

. - then they lose thousands:(Here's some useful food for thought (copy & paste):.Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.