As an investor and PM in the OKC the advantage of a PM is they're your "boots on the ground" example is performing property inspections, posting notices to quit, ext.... it's extremely difficult to run any rentals out of state without someone there to be your eyes and ears. of course I'm a bit biased in this situation.

This is how we protect people from getting taken advantage of on this site.

Or you'll end up selling those positions fairly quickly and then negating the temporary advantage of the deferred tax from the 1031. 

They are prescribed by a medical provider.It would be wise to educate yourself on ESAs before you get taken advantage of.

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It will sit on their credit and prevent them from qualifying for a loan or taking advantage of another landlord.

My entire staff is trained on how to deal with this subject as it is a growing category.

If they are included in the rent, some tenants take advantage of that and will run up the bill. 

I believe the property could reach my original target price if interest rates come down.My question is whether it's better to rent the property and use the 10% HELOC as my "mortgage" or do a 7.5% cash-out refinance.The HELOC has the advantage of no closing costs and potential cash flow if I don't pay down the equity.

The biggest advantage of having a good buyers agent to me is the comps they know to better value your potential property, the digital offer PSA and connections to a good inspector and lender.