Ensure the property appraises at its updated post-renovation value to maximize the equity you can pull out.A refinance isn’t a taxable event, but transferring ownership to your LLC may affect depreciation or future capital gains.

That way the government pays with cheaper dollars. 

I started in cheaper states and built up from there.

Just be aware that (1) you can easily do whatever it is Tardus is selling much cheaper elsewhere (2) Tardus special investments for members only are mundane investments available at the same terms to anyone with a computer and internet connection and (3) the strategy of borrowing from a HELOC to juice returns carries with it a much greater risk than is apparently disclosed. 

it sounds like you're really eager to deploy a bunch of capital into supposedly cheaper markets, but you're not going to cash flow $500 on a random single family anywhere unless you are self-managing and super hands-on and prepared to deal with rough turnovers.  

If anybody has any cheaper, alternative options to try first before resorting to a plumber and killing my CAPEX reserves, it would be greatly appreciated!

The older homes are much cheaper than the newer homes, and I'm not sure why.Yea.

We've used a roofer here recently and he is cheaper.

And these areas also have cheaper homes that can be found.

Renting an individual room is all but guaranteed to be cheaper than them renting a 1/1 apartment alone.