Most people are just too lazy to take advantage of them.

I like using these for just this case.Another item to consider is since this is a 2nd floor I wouldn't be that worried since the 1st floor will heat the 2nd floor enough to not allow frozen pipes.I would also talk to an HVAC person because I believe they can also put a device to cycle the heat a few times a day or even put a secondary thermostat in the apt to take care of the minimum issues.I feel for you because otherwise you have a great tenant.

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

It would take around 5 years to pay off the HELOC by using some of the monthly rental income from two investment properties.

I have worked with some investor that can take down a small full development with that type of down payment. 

We didn't buy much from the MLS and if we did, it was either a "handyman special" or it had been on the market 180+ days with a motivated seller willing to take less than market value.This will be the "new normal" going forward and a lot of newer investors will drop out of the acquisition market and just hold what they have.

What you can do is get a report what the properties were listed for, on the MLS and take a guess.

If you buy less or take cash out you will pay tax on that amount. 

@Haley White that’s awesome you were in a position to be able to pivot and take advantage of the market. 

It only takes a few minutes to comply, and this way, you don’t have to worry about any decision they finalize on later.