another big "it depends" item is washer and dryer connections, not having that will make the property a very sub-par-dated property for example. at the end of the day, the biggest driver is:its rental income and cost of management and if tenants are good payerscost of maintenanceand in Texas (lots of places in Texas experience this), an appraisal district can torpedo local sales prices by harassing us very high values, making more owners want to sell and get the hell away from them.. many taxing authorities net more off an apartment property than some of the apartment owners around here... just saying that is a real factor you have to consider always but often over lookedand insurance, we got hurricanes really screwing us over on insurance, that will drive down values too

One of the biggest misconceptions I do my best to help our fellow veteran brothers and sisters understand is that you can use your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) more than once.

Other options might be non cash incentives, upgrade kitchen appliances etc.  

In your situation, the biggest difference between a HELOC and a mortgage is going to be the interest rate and how the money is given to you. 

That is my biggest concern.

The biggest challenges with Turnkey providers:1) Terrible renovation work - we've taken over many properties that investor bought turnkey and they were shocked to learn the true condition of their property from our TakeOver video.

I think the biggest question to be answered is probably the most important one....what is your goal with the investment?

The biggest ROI for amenities I have found is adding fences. 

Thus, she had no incentive to get out.   

The biggest challenges with Turnkey providers:1) Terrible renovation work - we've taken over many properties that investor bought turnkey and they were shocked to learn the true condition of their property from our TakeOver video.