As long as you have the self discipline to not raid that reserve for fun and pleasure, go for it.If someone has trouble managing their money, then a HELOC is not the solution.

There are no easy solutions.

they got ahold of me on fb through one of my groups and claim to be a direct lender. they seem to good to be true. I want to make sure i dont get scammed out of $1,000's on my first big deal. thanks for any info. 

There's really not a cost-effective solution for utility monitoring for SFR, other than Nest.WhatsApp for business communications is lmited - how do you scale and hire someone to handle, while being able to track what they do?

The helical piers system would cost $25k but is a permanent solution.

I’m building a tech solution that should drive more buyer leads to an agent’s pipeline.

They are familiar with the BRRRR process and can provide tailored financing solutions.

Maybe there are other solutions for a smaller home with an ADU. 

Cheap rates and modern tech are great, but none of that matters if they can't actually get you to the closing table.

If there WERE motivated you wouldn't be able to chase them because they would be chasing and looking for a solution to their own problem.