If you are going to be active, and have high conviction in a project with a clearly defined entry/exit strategy then using a HELOC is one of the better sources of capital.But, I continue to have my stance that, on average, folks who use a HELOC to fund the down payment for long-term investments will eventually find themselves in a situation where their portfolios drain their personal financial situations, rather than fueling them. 

I also put them under additional limitations (e.g. occupancy limit of one person per bedroom) to offset the risk.

I know it's a very personal question, but would you rent to someone like that?

Me personally, I’d check the contract and try to meet with both the architect and contractor to find a solution. 

by Garret GundersonSome of these go beyond the core of Real Estate themselves and into personal wealth building, life, etc... but I have found much inspiration from these titles. 

You may be able to factor in certain improvements to your personal residence so when you do move out, you can be eligible to depreciate it.

My questions are many... but the main ones are a) how would an unemployed person like me extract my ex-'s share of equity to get them out of the property?

If you think you have average intelligence and a general hard working person, for non luxury STRs (competing with 3 star or below hotels in the area for average people who simply need a bed and a kitchen) I would use 60% occupancy rate to start in the beginning and then 80% after stabilization.

Long answer - it's complicated.For 2024 you have a personal residence with room hacking.

His class and group is life altering (says the person who signed up 24 hours ago and has never done a real estate deal).