He also says that if we move our accounts to his bank, he'll waive all fees to unlock that HELOC for which we shouldn't qualify.  

I ran up the stairs and unlocked one of the units and let my client in.

The click-together interlocking ones tend to stay straight and can be locked and unlocked.

There are other ways to unlock capital if needed, but commercial portfolio loans come with some negatives. 

Mind you, I never met her, she even advised I leave the key in the kitchen drawer and leave the house unlocked…Here are some pics of the apartment before I left:https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/kpmd5c46eqQNev...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/IaygYvvxSd1jF6...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/dQJLHcgY0czVLt...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/2DlzGlP0Py8TvI...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/ntOLPpmryXy4W4...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/fFgTPomg1OOIyA...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/OC13j5zlKyvX19...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/qMzNt47uOeWgDA...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/ZgstZQCVdkhk0E...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/ugArNbdyyjYSBN...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/qzREKZYtS9XFVQ...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/YCB9dvggZjRLei...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/7HnQzirMO807IC...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/0iMZgpiWRsHJvP...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/MGFVRrOCHF9Vzy...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/XbnCOolGO0YeUt...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/cKUQ76d9zYS8XE...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/vD3rdKMVTRRV8k...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/SsIA2cI476leYQ...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/TSWmoWYLB60z4l...https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/S6Ru3ZdnT4EzSV...Now fast-forward to now.

I've preferred the Schlage locks in the past because they do not try to power the deadbolt - they simply unlock and the user turns the deadbolt - which leads to longer battery life and less chance of malfunction due to alignment changes in the door (a common attribute of winter with older buildings up here).  

be wary the investor who says "i'm just looking for a good deal" if they can't define the deal and what makes it a success for them, try coaching it out of them and until they can tell you what that looks like keep em on nurture.Additionally a true unlock for me has been realizing that there are umpteen different ways to lead gen, you only need the 1-3 ways that you enjoy, will do consistently, and that mesh with your personality. 

It’s hard to unlock equity trapped in a property if needed.

That is where wealth is built.Listen to this BP money podcast where Mindy and Scott interview Chris Lopez - "unlocking your home equity".

We did two group showings prior to closing, and the seller's agent came to unlock the property and then lock it back up when done.