However, if you think rates will decline in the next 2-3 years and you're deal flow will be intermittent (i.e. 1-2 deals a year with some months without activity) I would lean more towards the HELOC as you only pay interest on the amount you access/withdraw.

Your curb appeal on your house will decline and if you live in an HOA be ready to get some complaints.  7.  

Properties that can be quickly renovated and put back on the market are likely to capture this existing demand.28305 though experiencing a slight decline in inventory, saw an increase in sales, particularly in larger homes, suggesting that despite lower availability, demand remains robust.Potential Saturation Challenges: Despite a surge in single-family home permits, areas like 28303 and 28304 may grapple with market saturation, necessitating strategic flipping approaches to navigate fluctuations in supply and demand.Recommendations:Emphasize nimble, smaller-scale flips in areas like 28303 and 28304 to mitigate risks associated with potential market saturation.Average Sale TimeZipApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE2830156 Days30 Days-47.00%2830361 Days33 Days-45.80%2830450 Days17 Days-64.80%2830576 Days39 Days-48.30%2830672 Days30 Days-57.70%2831169 Days34 Days-49.90%28312124 Days51 Days-58.80%2831451 Days23 Days-55.00%28303: Focus on 2 to 3-bedroom houses, as these are currently experiencing robust growth in sales prices and demand.

Decline the Zillow application option, that's where they get money out of you.

Many of the HOAs across the metro at that price point do not have inhibitive rental restrictions.I would strongly urge you to avoid areas with flat or declining population in areas like Macon.

Hope the property value will increase when rates eventually decline.2.

@Meghan McCallumWas there a decline in people talking about self-directed IRAs and Solo 401k plans at some point?

HELOCs have a variable interest rate, allowing you to take advantage of declining rates without refinancing. - Perhaps you want to use it multiple times over a long period of time.

How do I decline replacing it and keep a good relationship? 

Especially today, in many markets rent is declining, yet sponsors are underwriting 3%-5% rent growth.