Dont do it if you have a choice to rent to a reliable normal tenant. 

Again, long term planning with a HELOC is not very reliable. 

Blomberg units were once in this category (or near it), but have declined since manufacturing shifted from Germany to Turkey.Whirlpool/Electrolux have recently introduced heat pump driven, compact dryers in North America, which is an interesting development ... if only their reliability / repair history were better.Ventless (condensation or heat pump) dryers work well, but differently, than the more traditional in N.A. element driven dryers.  

Need a reliable way to screen tenants.

Does anyone know of or has worked with a reliable one?

Does anyone know reliable contractors (investor-friendly) around the Sacramento area?

I owe specific thanks to @Scott Trench for his book, Set For Life, which played a big part in my decision making process, as well as @Brandon Turner and @Joshua Dorkin.I've spent the last 3 years behind a desk as an MLO for one the country's biggest hard money lender, working specifically with brokers across the country to facilitate loans on behalf of their clients, and the learnings from that position and the time I've spent on BP, reading the BP publications and forums has given me the confidence to undertake this life changing pursuit.If you or someone you know/partner with is looking for financing on any upcoming real estate investment, let me know - I strive to be of value and have an extensive lender network to ensure quick terms and reliable financing.

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So, he hasn’t stolen from you, price is reasonable, he’s  doing a good job and he is reliable (when not in jail) This also goes a long way in you decision to fire him.

Would definitely make it much more challenging to find reliable information in that environment!