Ideally you would put only one persons name on the mortgage unless you absolutely had to have both to qualify.  

Overall I would personally consider how I can still grow with the freedom that I have focusing on my real estate.

So, things change a bit.If it is his personal home, there are more restrictions.For an investment property, if you take over his financing, read through the deed of trust (mortgage) and see how they handle transfer of ownership.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

But it sounds like you should also balance your decision on what fits you and your families preference and style since you will be using it personally. 2.

Behind referral on on-line sources like Next door, Google review, FB marketplace, etc.  

I'm never going to use your website because I already have personal relationships with people doing that work.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

While Facebook Marketplace isn't the sketchiest site (craigslist), I personally would never give my ID across it.

Personally, If I could pull out a HELOC, I would use it to fix and flip which will typically make sense as you shouldnt be keeping the money out for that long and you can recycle it or pay it back and build off the capital that you got from. the flip.