HELOANS are an option, but you have to calculate your blended rate and compare that to a new first lien.

It has a fence that we verbally agreed we would honor as the property line when we purchased it without a survey and the fence line gives us more space in some areas and the neighbor more space in areas when compared to the legal property lines. 

Or I could rent a comparable home for under $3,000.

Just trying to compare the returns on my rentals versus my investment accounts.

I believe you would look at market analysis of what tenants would be in each of those scenarios and compare the proforma on each. 

Probably the smallest buyer pool compared to other property types.

Some landlords offered more expensive rent for a 9 month period but the math didn't really make sense (half month savings at most) compared to a standard 12 month lease. 

Some markets have an easier time absorbing the types of cap ex you appear to need compared to others. 3.

Less infrastructure buildup, high turnover compared to conventional office but much less work than events etc. 

what are your favorite tools to discover and compare real estate markets?