Generally homes in C neighborhoods are resistant to market fluctuations.

Had we known we were going to sell sooner and understood market fluctuations I would have planned better, but hindsight is 20/20.Our Next Year: We have several other properties in our name that need to be rehabbed and sold all on the coast (west and east).

Potential for more market fluctuation (could be pro or con)I'm sure there are many I've missed.  

How do we take fluctuating rates of HELOCS into account... the thing about HELOCs is that there is risk in rates rising, but there is also more ability to affect your monthly payment and therefore increase your cashflow by paying down principal... which you can't do with a fixed mortgage.What are your thoughts for what points to consider and what levers to pull when comparing the two options when its a HELOC you're coming to a deal with?

The spreadsheet explains how I deal with fluctuating markets.Regarding the next couple of years, I think some markets will "correct" such as Seattle, The Bay Area, So.

The reason no one can give you a firm amount is because PMI fluctuates according to a bunch of different factors.

The stock market can fluctuate quite a lot, but rental assets tend to remain pretty steady.

I show the video of the boa execs having great money and losing alot cause it is tied to stocks, stocks fluctuate for most part.

There will always be fluctuations and yes even crashes.  

A flip will reduce my long term exposure to market fluctuations.