HELOCs are usually variable rate and there may be yearly fees associated with maintaining the HELOC.

When we order the appraisal everything will come up so it will need to be listed correctly or else the 1007 will come in low.3.

Nothing illegal about doing that, but if caught, the lender may call the loan due and if you don't correct the situation or pay the loan off, they willstart mortgage foreclosure.3) You could also go the HELOC route to tap the equity in the home, but the 12-month owner-occupancy will also apply AND the interest rate on the HELOC will fluctuate with the Fed Fund Rate.4) You could do a cashout refi as an investment property, but that will be at an interest rate 0.5-1% higher than owner-occupied rate.Suggest you meet with 2-3 lenders to explore your options about the above.Once you have access to funds, recommend you buy a 2-4 unit with 20-25% down. - You can buy owner-occupied, live in one unit, and fix up and rent the other unit(s).- If you're handy, recommend buying a property in the worst condition you can tolerate.

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!

I ended up having to pay for their tax preparer’s time to meet with me and make corrections.

Don't depend on Aircover.Homeowners policy will not protect you if your renting as a STR.You need the correct STR policy to protect your property.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

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Most are being encouraged to buy Class B-minus rentals and below, but no one corrects them about their mistake of using Class A assumptions on these rentals:When a newbie gets smacked with reality via their losses, they then can only suck it up until time improves their mistake or dump at a loss.So, my question is, why can't we all do better and grow our industry with integrity?

Seller financing can be a valuable tool when used correctly, but its effectiveness depends on how it's structured and implemented.