Check with a few local credit unions as they usually have the best HELOC offerings.

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@Bracken Bjorn The answer is in the local data...and the data might look differently to you than someone else...it's really about your goals, tolerance for risk, available resources, and personal preference...

On top of that if you can find local investors that would give great insights.Section 8 has stringent requirements so it would be important to check off the inspection list as soon as you can.

So much so, that according to AirDNA data there are 4000+ properties on airbnb / vrbo in this destination, though the property that I am evaluating has been used as a primary residence and has no rental history.

@Nathan Gesner Thanks very much for the information...I never would have thought to check on Etsy. 

Not so much for step by step guidance but for "check in" to make sure there's something I may be missing (or have incorrect). 

If you don't live there this is important for everyone and good investment if you ask me.I have to think a court would listen to some reason over the data.

I plan to check them out although I don't think they can be competitive for lending against equity vs alternatives like IBKR.I will keep this thread posted as we navigate this in case others are interested.

You don't realize the full gravity when you are 20..But it would be less awkward for young people if it were a legal requirement to sign a prenup, just check the boxes you want, maybe even go through some education before.