Then you'll have to supply a lot of expensive wood for that fireplace and the outside fire pit. 

I plan to use a HELOC but would be interested in the thoughts of others in BPs on this approach or recommendations if there are other ways to financing that I should consider.

The power company supplied and installed the new meters (at no charge, at least not yet) and verified all the work around the 4 gang meter pan was done up to their standards.

I'm curious why those areas aren't recommended in the forum.

We always recommend starting local when possible.

If you are familiar with this area, any further recommendations or resources you are willing to provide, I am super grateful. 

I strongly would recommend finding a new tenant. 

@Kristin Vegas NARPM standards highly recommend PMCs provide copies off ALL receipts to their clients.Going to guess your PMC is a one-man operation or close to it.

Do you recommend sticking with aluminum trim if I were to refinish wood?

But it’s a risk you need to be aware of.What I’d Recommend for Asset Protection & Financing•If you’re worried about the due-on-sale risk, keep the rental in your name for now and hold off on transferring to an LLC until:•You refinance into a commercial or portfolio loan that allows for LLC ownership.