I'm a big fan of value-add opportunities, whether it's buying something currently undervalued & fixing it up to my standards, or buying something that has additional income opportunities that have yet to be incorporated. 

It gives you the power of a professional real estate bookkeeper but it's simple enough for someone who is not a fan of bookkeeping to stay on top of things because the User Experience is well thought out.

Generally yes a HELOC will go off your personal finances so qualifying is generally based on your income, liabilities, and credit. 

Hey Jon would recommend checking out FB groups if you aren't local (looks like you're based in the Bay).

I’m Dylan Fraembs, and I’m based in Long Island, New York.

Except you insist on giving the OP a "yes" based on the generic strategy (A) while I insist on giving him a "no" based on his specific situation (B).To answer your question to me - no, I'm not trying to be controversial.

It'd be great to touch base to learn more about your investing background and your Kansas City project.

Based on your question, you have two core decisions to make, and they may conflict with one another - where do you want to live, and where do you want to invest? 

It is first reported based on when it's in service. 

What is the $1,700/month based on, and which neighborhood is this?