I don't have a subscription yet but definitely will get one soon.

The advice I have received is that HELOC’s should be used for short term loans only with a definite plan to pay it off. 

Jeremy Congratulations - I grew up in that area and cost of housing has skyrocketed while incomes have not, so there definitely is a need for affordable housing in that area (as well as pretty much everywhere else)

I think the expectation at Airbnb has definitely been elevated to a whole new level. 

But it is definitely worth asking.

Look to other members suggestions and, definitely interview your Realtor choices before going headlong into an agreement.

Maryland’s DLLR site you mentioned is definitely a step in the right direction.

It's a pretty good deal and definitely made sense for us.

The interest on the rental is an offset to rental income, and is by definition deducted from your taxes.A 4% interest rate on a primary is like a 4.88% after rate for a taxpayer in the 22% federal tax bracket, or higher if in a state with state income taxes. 

Definitely helpful.I got a lawyer who did overcharge me a bit but the tenant left the property spot clean.