What’s the guess on what happens there? 

I've got about $525K in equity in the property, but lenders have told me that I cannot get a HELOC to access that equity for additional purchases because the duplex was financed as an investment - they have said TX law dictates that HELOC can only be used on primary residences.

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Please share your thoughts on this topic. 

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I am currently in NJ but focusing on Texas. 

You won't be really able to find a tutor.I consider myself a Yardi expert focused on accounting.

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It's almost like they tack on a few hundred dollars to the order and forget to charge sales tax

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