Make sure its on a permanent foundation, has concrete pillars, skirting and axles removed and in some states require hurricane Tie downs. 

It will begin as an emergency order and inevitably become permanent. 

Some rehab lenders have favorable refinancing programs to convert the rehab loan to permanent 30 year financing.

They they get a big fat default judgement against you. 

Make sure you account for all of your interest load if youre using a Heloc for permanent financing as you suggest.

Are you/your partner(s) foreign nationals or non-permanent resident aliens?

They own another property in Michigan and are leaving SoCal this week…permanently.

So you would spend around $25-$30k a month (this was 15 years ago) on police details and require union gate and non union gate if you had non union workforce as well.In DC area, the utility providers are a huge challenge, whether getting permanent power, or water/sewer service etc - good luck.

While I didn't want to stay there permanently, it was a stepping stone to build my track record. 

And while short-term rentals are the big draw here, there’s also growing demand for mid-term rentals from snowbirds and traveling professionals, as well as long-term housing for the increasing number of permanent residents.Yes, higher interest rates are a factor, but the strong rental demand in the Panhandle often helps offset those costs.