If you do not have liquidity keeping money liquid in stocks has value, whereas if you do not need the liquidity then yes recasting the mortgage may not be a bad idea. 

I for one would dislike being pushed into a box, I'd prefer to choose my own stuff...and it really ain't that hard.Interesting concept though, I just do not see the value for a veteran Contractor or Imvestor.I'd ask for references before using them...

But yes, good value add deals are out there.

However, Austin proper has a high barrier to entry due to the sharp rise in property values in recent years.

And if they are in low value markets maybe they have zero debt..

Keep in mind that you can only go up to 80% Loan To Value (LTV) on a cash out refinance. 

No one is entitled to a Pacific Heights apartment, it is up to you to create enough value to afford to live there.My comment on partnership in solving the housing crisis has to do with California making it more attractive for landlords and developers to do business here.

There are situations that they can source better value products from larger suppliers such as HVAC units or plumbing supplies, and we are ok with that.

Cash How did you add value to the deal?

Those same 40K homes have now tripled and quadrupled in value since i first started now being valued at 160K+. 46218 was one of the last affordable zip codes in marion county.