I would like to surf the BP app whenever I have downtime just to get my daily news updates on real estate and take advantage of the PRO articles.Someone help!

So you're going to get responses from a lot of people that offer coaching.

My plan would be use the 401k kind of like a hard money loan where I'd acquire the property, rehab it, then refinance long term, pay off the 401k loan and get it rented.

And if they have further questions, they can post them on a thread that may have been dormant to get answers just like you did! 

Each program is a little different so it just depends on your situation and income.They are quick and easy though once you get your certificate you can work with any Bank or Lender that is approved to use those DPA's.

@Rory DarcyRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

You will owe exactly the same amount of taxes if you get a heloc or not. 

I was looking to get some advice on the best way to finance a small mixed-use property?

Hey @Keagan Scott, so I don't have any insight into Gary, IN but here is a blurb -"Those looking to rent out their properties for less than 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) will have to get a permit, pay a one-time $150 fee, and have a city business license.

I absorbed everything I could get my hands on.