The value of the home is around 245k, although it has not been appraised that is the 'desktop evaluation', whatever that is worth.

just scan MLS  listing agents have no clue as to timber value.buy land for cash log timber resell.. this works in most all areas that has marketable timber. land flipping.. 

We are working to help people evaluate their situation and manage properties while these court actions are in process.

What you would want to evaluate is the income generated from the income-producing property(s) to see if the income from your rentals would cover the cost of your new HELOC payment.

It is not tax advice for your situation, which I have no way of evaluating.

Start by researching areas that fit your goals, understanding financing options like FHA loans, and using the 1% Rule to evaluate deals.

However I am struggling to understand and evaluate the risks involved with cash out refinancing 2-5 years down the line.

I'm finishing my bachelor degree in cybersecurity this December 2024 and celebrating with a baby due January 2025.The goal of this post is not to make you an expert in the domain, but rather to spark your interest and invite you to re-evaluate your situation.First of all, what is Cybersecurity?

Assuming you meet real estate professional status (which it seems like you do - you'll just want to have a time log verifying) AND materially participate in your rentals, you simply wouldn't get that big of a year one benefit. 

Specifically, I'm interested in hearing your recommendations for:- Deal sourcing and lead generation- Cold calling and outreach- Deal analysis and ARV calculations- Estimating rehab costs- Tools or calculators you use to determine whether a flip is worth pursuingFor deal finding, I’m currently evaluating PropStream and Flipster as a beginner.