Under 6 months, we can typically use the cost * 120% as the maximum value.

They're like bank & credit union loans... but with (i) more leverage, (ii) more interest only, (iii) [typically] lower rates, (iv) non-recourse structure, and (v) no deposit requirements / no requirement to start "a relationship". 

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

I would suggest considering an investment that could help you pay off the HELOC quickly, given the high interest rates typically associated with them.

He said there were 10 houses on the street and 3 were boarded up and abandoned, and that was a typical street that he had toured, throughout Cape Coral.

What is the typical way to price something like this?

But it also comes with more risk in terms of evictions and damages - which you can never collect for.But STRs don't have any issues with evictions and damages are typically covered by the STR insurance or sometimes the Property Management company has its own insurance too.The other thing is that, on average, STRs tend to generate more income than LTRs. 

However, it typically doesn’t have any occupancy requirement post-refinance, meaning you aren't obligated to live in the property for another 12 months just because you did an FHA streamline.

With that said, typically for something to work, you have to buy it off market.  

We typically don't have trouble with getting 80% of your purchase reimbursed to you as long as the DSCR hits 1.00+.Here's a quick breakdown of the eligible loan amounts based on an all-cash investment strategy:• 0-6 Months (Delayed Purchase, no Rehab completed) - up to 80% of purchase price• 6+ Months (Cash-Out Refinance, no Rehab completed) - up to 75% of appraised value• 0-3 Months (Cash-out refi, Rehab completed) - 75% of appraised value [good rates]• 3-6 Months (Cash-out refi, Rehab completed) - 75% of appraised value [best rates]Happy to discuss your specific deal whenever you've got time to review.