I would like to buy and hold for 5 years or so and possibly refi to buy another one in a couple years. 

As info, I'm focused on long term buy and hold single family.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

That will keep your holding costs lower.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

You could ask them before you can provide your ID if they can verify who holds the deed.

We calculate rent plus all debt payments as a percentage of gross monthly income.Our underwriters strive to analyze and balance all the information above to determine the statistical likelihood of a tenant paying their rent on time.ApprovalOnce an applicant is approved, we require a nonrefundable Holding Fee to make sure they are serious and don’t change their minds.

You're already talking to realtors , property mgrs, owners and so forth in the forums...No true professional will hold it against you that you are green.

Investment Info:Condo buy & hold investment.

The bank or lender holding the Heloc can and will close your line of credit or cut it in half with zero notice.