After writing a book on multifamily and then banging my head against the wall for years trying to find apartments that made sense, in frustration, my firm transitioned to start investing in SS and MH parks.

I personally have a number of HELOCs on my properties, and as a lender with access to dozen of investor's HELOCs I can say none of them restrict the use of the HELOC, or even require a cash out letter of explanation.Credit Unions write their own rules!

I have a deal I have been negotiating but they asked for what I'm thinking in writing. 

People like Susan will immediately write off  a responsible tenant because of some bum. 

That may have been from a transaction you had along the way by writing a check or putting your account number for automatic bill paying.

Getting the official legal advice in writing from an attorney rather than a CPA, since they are officers of the law, can give you greater protection than just advice from a CPA. 

IF so, have him put his suggestion in writing so that you are covered in the event of any mishaps of liability.

Would rather hold to collect rent with depreciation write offs and build wealth than sell to pay capital gains 

@Alyssa TeepenThe title company would write you a check or wire the cash out (less the closing costs) into a bank account of your choosing.

According to the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act:Even if a landlord has a no pet policy in place, the law does not consider service animals as pets and therefore the service animal is exempt from such a restriction.Service animals are allowed anywhere a person would go, including food areas that would normally restrict an animal’s presence.Landlords cannot charge a pet deposit or pet fee for service animals, however the tenant is liable for any damage that the service animal may cause.Landlords can require written verification from the tenant’s health care provider that they are disabled but cannot ask for any specifics about the disability.Landlords can require written verification from the tenant’s health care provider that the service animal is needed.Landlords can request copies of the animal’s health records to prove the animal is in good health, parasite-free and immunized/vaccinated.Landlords can write warnings or even evict a tenant with a service animal if the animal is disturbing others, posing a threat to others or causing considerable damage to the property.In other words, you can ask for appropriate paperwork concerning the tenant’s need for the service animal and to verify the animal’s health.