There is much more nuance to investing than just HELOC vs cashout and I think investors miss a lot of the finer details and often select the wrong tool for their objectives. 

An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provide support for the property tax appeals process.

Family details is important so they know what bedroom sizes will work and won't.

(look up my detailed posts on the benefits of MTM here on BP)  How about getting a plumber to triage the leak, serve them a notice of termination (or not renew their term), and then you kill two birds with one proverbial stone? 

I think you missed some critical details in his original post:1.

This is an extremely interesting way to invest in RE that can be very lucrative, with the right team, the right market, and the right details in your strategy. 

Hi Jane,Based on the details you provided, since your expense of $4,200 was used to replace the fence, this cost is considered a capital improvement rather than a repair.

Just keep in mind that portfolio lenders will want to see the overall cash flow and occupancy rates across the whole portfolio.Get ready with a detailed financial analysis.

The wholesaling doesn't make sense to me if you're going to be an agent.No on out-of-state investing unless you actually fly out to that city multiple times, get to know the area in detail and establish a trusted team - this takes several months at minimum.

I even lived in the Indianapolis area so I knew the market, now more to a detailed level.