Mainly I’m trying to avoid “aged poorly design” glassblock walls, small bedrooms, older windows (wood/aluminum, single pane), aluminum patio covers, and to a lesser extent landscaping.

This allows you to pivot when you can get a more favorable situation.Renting:Pros: Flexibility, less upfront cost, maintenance covered by landlord.Cons: Limited equity building, rising rents can strain affordability.Buying:Pros: Potential for long-term wealth building through equity and appreciation.

While your properties hold significant equity, adding debt from HELOCs or a DSCR loan could strain your finances if STR performance fluctuates or costs rise.

Is the issue in scaling in time strain and work flow or money?

The next inspector that came out, asked why I had put the grounding by the panel. I

Double panes.  

Do you know where the breaker panel is located, and are the breakers labeled?

Even though her credit report might not show the HELOC, the default could lead to financial strain or a decrease in the joint asset's value.In sum, while the wife may not have direct liability on the loan, her financial interests and credit situation could still be affected by her husband's actions regarding the HELOC.

By BRRRRing, you can achieve your goal of acquiring four houses with minimal effort and financial strain, allowing you to shift from buying to paying them off.

If you can’t secure a tenant quickly, selling might be a safer option to avoid further financial strain.