. - Four years of appreciation -100k HELOC for investing.TakeawaysThis house hack worked because I chose a desirable home in a good area with strong appreciation potential.

I choose that market due to affordability, potential cashflow and cash on cash return. 

The reason being they did not want to be caught in a lease and have to deal with potential lease issues down the road.

You may end up needing to go through the whole foreclosure process which can take a lot of time and cost a lot of money, and you may end up getting the property back in much worse condition than when you sold it, potentially with a squatter in it and months of lost rent, and in a worst case scenario you will be in a much worse position than if you had just sold it outright. 

The rate will be higher (typically 1% to 1-1/2% higher) but you will be able to sell, refinance, or payoff the loan without  having to worry about paying what could potentially be thousands of dollars in a pre-payment penalty. 

They were initially hesitant about Linda Vista but ended up loving the location’s convenience and rental potential.

Great advice; with that said, the notice I gave her did allow for a 30 day period before a new lease would potentially take affect with a price increase.

You just get penalized and lose your potential guests by doing that which is the whole point of being on multiple platforms.

If the seller misrepresented tenant conditions, consult a real estate attorney about potential legal action.

If you're considering BRRRR, the FHA 203(k) loan could work for bundled purchase and renovation, but it’s often simpler to use personal funds for lighter rehab projects.You could focus on properties with strong rental potential and manageable upgrades to increase value.