HELOCs are much tricker than a closed end second - they don't typically allow you to close in an LLC and they are full doc qualification, meaning your FICO, employment history, income, DTI etc all come into play.

This buyer sent it to the title company to hold.The fact that I am not holding his deposit nor do I have the power or authority to sign the paperwork to get his deposit released just further illustrates how much of a slimy move it is for Josh to try to attack my character.

I don't think it's the end of the world @Jonathan Greene...if it still helps someone learn something new there is at least some positive.In my opinion, those trolls will get seen for who they really are in the long run, so it is just a short-term play...that I don't know is worth worrying much about.I'd rather someone say, "Here is a question we often get asked as a general contractor: how much does it cost to dig down a Chicago basement?  

Additionally, in the R-7 and R-8 Zoning Districts, you need a Conditional Use Ordinance from the City Council to authorize the conversion.

There are a high number of CPA firms that do not want to get involved outside of the FYI to their clients, and some state boards are saying that a CPA advising related to this registration is an "unlicensed practice of law" given it is not under Title 26 - income taxes - the only place where CPAs and EAs are specifically authorized to interpret law. 

I’d recommend building relationships with agents and accountants familiar with these markets too—state-specific tax strategies could make a big difference in your bottom line.I’m excited to see how this plays out for you!

Not sure if you’re closer to Randolph, Lackland or Ft Sam Houston but this also plays into account on what rental amount you should look to achieve.

(Note: I'm not a lawyer, but this is my understanding based on my experience)  A human being will need to sign on behalf of the LLC and that human will need to have the authority to sign. 

Since COVID, the demand for cash actually increased, so this is a recession resistant play.

And in part, it depends on the investors and capital that you have access to (this tends to play a factor in many decisions when raising outside capital).If you do want to go the fund route, you might want to consider using Avestor.