I still have many miles to go in my business, but from a networking perspective, committing to a few events changed everything. 

@Nicholas L.This is very helpful perspective and I appreciate the breakdown of many of the considerations being out of state. 

Y’all gotta make that fresh to order people.

. - New roof- Gutter guards- New floors- New cabinets- Granite countertops- New stainless steel appliances- New tile in bathrooms- New light fixtures- New carpet in bedrooms- Fresh paint- Custom accent wall- Parking pad- New windows- New exterior paint- Updated light fixtures- Fans in the bedroom- First floor primary bedroom- First floor washer/dryer hook ups- Wrap around porch- Ample off street parking- Bonus room on 3rd floor What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Recently updated with brand new countertops, fresh paint throughout, sleek new flooring, and stylish light fixtures, this home offers a chic and turnkey living experience.

. --- You're right it is a unique perspective....

Our perspective....We just took over a duplex where the one tenant is on social security disability because of a legit injury.

If I use my HELOC fund to buy a property, which of the following two options should I go with from tax or business accounting perspective?

You need to find the place that is right for you, but from a realtor's perspective ask yourself honestly if you are wasting their time or are you serious about buying? 

If you are in an inexpensive area that is growing, you can often get both cash flow AND great appreciation.With that in mind, I thought it worth sharing this fresh US Census data.