We have done well on all of these properties and have decided that its time to invest in something that we aren't living in. I

The six unit is OK because it is 100 years old and grandfathered in.  I

I'd try and keep as much cash flowing while you rehab, unless it's very much 'the wrong people' and they are causing problems, or bringing bad elements in. I

I use 25% down conventional loans so I don't need a heloc to get the equity back because I never put it in.  I

@Erika Croonenberghs I live in a really nice neighborhood, bad for rentals numbers wouldn't pencil out, but great to live in. I

I also don't believe you can diversify yourself to wealth, pick the right avenue and go all in. I

Was a HUD consultant brought in (i know not required but suggested for a streamline 203k)? 

I would also be ok with you having no job, at least as an engineer, I would just ask you for extra cash deposit on move in.  I

So I reached out to a BP member to assist me with my marketing campaign and the results been amazing and its my second month in! I

you have to start out early what is going on in your area your area in is peek season for contractor and there are more jobs than there are contractors after the weather breaks it slows down and the prices will come down so reach out early to get your estimates for  your job.