I need about 150K cash out but my DTI is not able to support doing a HELOC (at least not enough to warrant doing one). 

Most state leases in NC will support this process or one similar.

Thing is this, they want multiple data to follow their trajectory, they think one indicator like inflation data is not sufficient to make cut decision, they are then waiting for the employment to collapse to start printing again as they want to make the pain in economy as long as possible.If the Fed was concerned about employment and job growth, they would have a more aggressive take on all of the illegal immigration and how that affects jobs availability.They see it as an increase in consumers (the velocity of money) and are not worried about how these consumers are going to pay for the things they consume (job growth).

House hacking will build skills and equity while staying at home would (ideally) save more money (utilities, food, consumables).

There were a lot of young hustlers.  2 local girls worked supporting the summit to go.  

I fully support your recommendation to get started early with some kind of tenant management software.

Your $1,200 ask may be fair for your market and property, especially if supported by comps, but they might not approve it if the tenant cannot afford it.

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It has gotten SO bad that people now start to accuse US  of being their students or ripping off their material.STOP supporting fraud.  

The guy that called actually worked for the institute that marketed the Carleton Sheets program & described how this place was much different as they provide more support.