He is not my husband, brother or cousin - just a colleague I know who can coach people towards making good investments in Philly. 

What’s the name of it?  

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

The rehab of the vacant was part of the business plan.  

There isn't enough information in here about the current state of the house to be able to advise you, but I would think #3 is a definite no as it seems unnecessary from a cost perspective although that market has scale to accept it.

Hello Ralph,Yes you can used a HELOC from another property as a down payment for a new one, then get traditional financing on the remaining 100K. 

The November 2024 report from the Austin Board of REALTORS® shows stable housing prices in the Austin metro as we approach end of year.

also, what happens if I want to sell the note I've just created?

Get on 390 and exit in the Rochester area.

Need input / ideas / comments on following pls.I have 2 SF rentals that I'm facing foreclosure on as I fell behind w/ the mortgage payments on (due to unrelated problems).