It depends on what you want to invest in.

Replacing 5ton 14 seer in an investment property.This ones in the NW Dallas/Farmers Branch area.Also - what are you seeing for average replacement cost these days?

Items such as this that could be easily replaced by almost any LL at a very minimal cost, will turn into a $135 aggravation at best if you overlook it!

HELOCs on rentals are rare, and depends on where you are located.

Determine cost to renovate. 

-While rent would be more expensive month by month, the idea of being able to take my equity out of my home and also being able to reduce annual repair costs, property taxes, etc. does seem appealing to me. 

.: Cost of risk scenario. 

When a water heater breaks at 9pm on a Sunday I get an email saying it happened, it’s been fixed and it cost $1200 give or take.

He told me that without installing a sump pump system (at a cost of $12k), the foundation will continue to deteriorate, which could eventually lead to bowing basement walls—an issue that could cost upwards of $50k to fix.The inspector asked if the previous homeowner disclosed any water damage.

Was cash invested including rehab costs?