The Retainer Fee is credited towards whatever they buy from us in the 90 days, so in effect, costs them nothing.Note: we're not doing this to make money, but to avoid the time-wasters.

There are many markets that fit this description.

@Denise Lang - would NOT recommend my local market right now unless you can source it off-market. 

This would also prevent me from using the HELOC for a different type of investment like BRRRR or fix and flip.

There are two main ways to utilize this exemption.

Quote from @Sri Reddy: I am a newbie to real estate investing and looking for guidance from the teams here to understand the sources from where we can find any small retail spaces to buy.

Personally, I think I would stack some cash for a year or so while I did this. 

Anyone know of any good sources for small business HELOCs?

I also looked at hundreds of deals online and visited over a dozen properties before I landed on this 8 unit.

Hi Mark, I am a founder of a startup helping RV park developers source land.