@Rob SchouIf you can prove that this is your primary residence, a HELOC achievable. 

It's great to hear about your commitment to achieving financial freedom and setting a solid foundation for your son's future.

Setup a system in place - Establish your Core 4 to Real Estate Investing.By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to achieving your real estate investment goals!

You can get a BOV / BPO way depending on what you’re trying to achieve from getting the cost.

Best way to determine values of a property is price per sqft on similar year and style properties and of course that varies per condition but it is the quickest way i found to price things.

When it comes to the value of the home, I could achieve full ownership of the $480,000 when it is paid off plus the value put into with renovations (this does not include the long term development play on the property).

Do you have a family member or friend who's achieved what you want to achieve?

Everyone will have their own style, or rather a combination of different tools.

By prioritizing the data and broadening my search to different markets, I managed to achieve success.

You in the right place to learn and build relationships with other investors and people to help you achieve your goals.