I don't know your state but I suspect you would be breaking some law, as you are likely unable to legally market something you don't own or have use and possession rights.

Personally I only use my HELOC on short term projects like flips, new builds and BRRRRs where I know I will be replacing the capital within months.You may be better off waiting a year and save up more cash or liquidate your index funds if the returns on a property will be better.

It came out to $563,313! 

It would have to be a really strong investment to make those numbers work well for you. 

@Dennis KnappWelcome to Bigger Pockets.

How are they going to know what you do with the home-live in it or rent it-unless you tell them?

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

I had one I tried to get resolved years ago.

There are a lot of deals to be done with them if you can adapt to their process and accept they will be very slow. 

hey hunter, best of luck on your journey. make sure to go to all networking events in the area and possibly even starting your own to start building footprint in the area.