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Here’s why this can be a great option:You can lock in a lower interest rate on the HELOC since it's based on a primary residence rather than an investment property.You keep your existing home, allowing it to appreciate while your tenants cover the mortgage.You now have two properties working for you—one generating rental income and another as your new primary or next investment.For analyzing rental cash flow, some key numbers to look at include:Expected Rent – Research what similar properties in your area are renting for.Mortgage & HELOC Payment – If you use a HELOC, factor in the monthly cost.Operating Expenses – Taxes, insurance, maintenance, potential property management.Cash Flow – What’s left after expenses and mortgage payments.If you do decide to sell instead, you can also use that equity strategically—whether for a strong down payment on a multi-unit, house hack, or another single-family rental.On the networking side, attorneys and other key professionals can be tough to find in everyday settings, but real estate investor meetups, Facebook groups, and local REI events are gold mines for connecting with them.

So, an area might have been D class 20 years ago and is C class today in terms of what the property condition, crime etc show you BUT if the tenants still stigmatize the area in their mind then mostly D class tenants will be applying there because they have less choices.

Mostly people with minimal RE experience are adding a single ADU and they often make that choice based on cash flow without taking into account the negative equity position.  

This can be very expensive and is usually the worst choice because you can't justify the cost.2.

I call it "strategic" leverage, to make it appear cooler. 

Even with high costs, strategic investing (e.g., focusing on markets with strong demand or finding value-add opportunities) can yield long-term wealth.It really comes down to your goals.

Yes they can use a realtor of their choice.

A strong agent who invests can help analyze deals, run comps, get rents, help you explore multiple investing strategies, strategize offers and negotiate best prices/concessions/ repairs. 

You have a choice in STR.