If you are looking at single family homes, I would concentrate my search on homes built after 2016 when construction standards were enhanced, particularly something with a Gold Fortified certificate which will greatly improve insurance pricing. 

Petersburg, FLGood question—you're right, HELOCs on investment properties are definitely harder to come by than for primary residences, but they do exist.Here are a few things I’ve learned from searching and working with clients: What to Look For / Search Terms:“Investment property HELOC”“Rental property HELOC lenders”“Portfolio HELOC” (especially if you own multiple doors)“DSCR HELOC” (some private lenders will underwrite off rental income)Also try searching for:Local credit unions – Some will do it case-by-case, especially if you bank with them already.Portfolio lenders – These lenders keep loans on their own books and can be more flexible.Smaller regional banks – Especially in landlord-friendly markets. 

Although I can assure you, if your going to keep searching for such fantastic service from a "free" whoever..... well get ready to search without end because as the age old adage goes; You Get What You Pay For...... 

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We're based in the Pacific Northwest and have primarily focused our search in this region.One of the main challenges we've encountered is that multi-family properties tend to be quite expensive—typically starting in the mid-$500,000s and up.

I do have a lender lined up and I'm just about to begin the search. 

You said 'get the equity out', but you keep talking not about getting equity out but lowering the borrowing costs on the new improvements.

I live in Virginia, and I've searched up and done research and haven't gotten anything, and I believe in asking for help from people who are where you want to be. if anyone can give me help and tips to get started, please help.

Those areas are improving.

I was searching for a PPR Review within the last year and I think the most current one I could find was from 3 or 4 years ago.