You have a fundamental misunderstanding of the strategy, so if you're willing to listen, I can clear it up for you.You're not putting the money on the HELOC and letting it sit there, you're basically using the HELOC like a checking account. 

Work provides a lot of benefits that are fundamental to human fulfillment.

Man, I'll take 18% CoC anywhere I can get it, provided the deal fundamentals are solid. 

Because you simply can't afford to build product to rent for $1000/month)In a rational and well-educated environment, investors are willing to deploy at 5% cap for such fundamentals.

While the housing market may experience short-term fluctuations, I remain bullish on real estate in the long term, especially in markets with strong fundamentals and growth potential.

In business, references and jobs done also help too.Handymen per CSLB are prohibited from taking on projects that are more than $500, unless they can either break the project down into smaller job or risk going to jail -especially if they furnished something recordable (ie, a phone conversation or in writing) in violation of this fundamental CA rule governing construction.So yes I do agree CA handymen should never quote a client anything more than $500/materials+labor per particular job unless they don't care about building a career towards being a licensed contractor honestly and dont care if they end up being criminally charged for it.As for a family member and/or close friend I would expect handymen in CA to obviously work out 'less than armlength' ways to help them with big jobs that do exceeed $500/project but not leave an obviously incriminating papertrail afterall its family you're dealing with anyway and nevertheless as a handyman (and likely brother, cousin, in-law etc) until one day you are a licensed contractor then can quote as much as you want per project.I'm tired and done with CA handymen masquerading as contractors, quoting contractor prices, yet not having even liability insurance that licensed contractors are required to have. 

And the brokerage shares as little as humanly possible to keep the dairy farm going. eXp really has changed the fundamentals.

Tailoring renovations to these demographics can maximize appeal and marketability.Comparative Analysis with Surrounding Zip Codes43613 and 43615: These areas, with higher median incomes, might offer opportunities for higher-end flips but may also face stronger competition and higher property costs.43606 and 43608: While the potential exists, these zip codes may not experience the same level of market appreciation as 43620, which could affect profit margins.Strategic RecommendationsInvestment Focus in 43620Cost-Effective Renovations: Focus on upgrades that enhance fundamental property values, such as kitchen and bathroom remodels and improvements in curb appeal.

Good business practices are fundamental.

I can confirm that this description hits the nail right on the head.My Technical Expert traits have been fundamental in allowing us to steer Rentwell through the unpredictable nature of our business.