The OP is currently exploring conventional rehab loans (presumably 203k or similar) which would indicate that he is intending to owner occupy, and therefore hard money loans are likely off the table (as most HMLs are not NMLS licensed and don't make owner occupant loans).That said, to the OP, if you're looking at a conventional rehab loan you're just going to have to accept higher costs, less flexibility, and more red tape.

Hey Anders, As an investor-friendly agent here in Columbus, Ohio, I spend most of my time finding off-market deals and conducting deep dives to cater to my investors.

People are generally referring to this type of entry as contra-expense or atleast that's how I interpreted.In the PA tax return, this line item was highlighted in Red and hence the question

The involvement of onsite management, often seen as a potential red flag, can lead to the property failing crucial qualification tests.

HELOCS do exist for rental properties but you are usually capped at 65-70ltv and these will most likely require a full underwrite that takes into consideration taxes, income, dti and all the normal quasi-associated red tape.

The involvement of onsite management, often seen as a potential red flag, can lead to the property failing crucial qualification tests.

The shutters would be for looks only, so no need to have an arched top IMO.Cool, the trim and eaves are a dark red now.

Most of the time it's a scenario where they take a photo (And mark it with a red box in the actual report) of a quarter sized hole on the siding of the house and make a request like "Structural engineer needed for further inspection" lol.

Dig deep and wide. 2.

And it's such a sellers market here that it's difficult to get a deep enough discount to clear much equity.