Did lenders reactivate HELOCs after the rates increased?

It could be as soon as next week that I'll be back in Austin, so I wanted to see the likelihood of doing a single flip, for the first year, and what this looks like financially over time as we increase.

You increase the likelihood that you continue to receive that $8,500 each month. 

"Getting in" is easy; making money, managing the business, with the increased financial risk of commercial properties is a whole different game. 

The lawyer says he is pretty confident but since he has not read the entire lease, he says he can review it at additional cost if needed.

With your income, you may qualify for an FHA loan with a smaller down payment, but buying now could limit your borrowing power and increase monthly payments.

., Richmond, and Detroit led rent increases, while Austin and Raleigh saw year-over-year declines due to high supply.

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The lessons you learned the hard way in 2008 will be invaluable now, and it’s great that you’re aiming to stay small-scale and within your comfort zone of Sacramento, which gives you an advantage of knowledge in that market.Given your experience, I'd say start by focusing on three key areas to build confidence and minimize risks:Budget Control: Over-renovating was one of the big mistakes you mentioned.

Repairs made while the property is your primary residence are not deductible, but improvements can increase your cost basis, reducing future capital gains tax when you sell.