Keep in mind its software on wheels heck it does so much computer stuff that I dont even scratch the surface of what it can dowhen I am charging I can pull up the internet and do emails and read BP  or watch net flix like I said  or any other number of things. 

In addition to title searches, how else are you able to confirm there are no other liens or judgements on the properties?

From a bookkeeping perspective, I would start looking into accounting software.

I can confirm from a partial Investor standpoint and having done business with him that the agreement is well written, clean and the payout process and the default resolution options are very fair.

I'll need to go through the fine print of my agreement one day to confirm, but my question to you is, are you sure they could eliminate your HELOC out of the blue?

The only problem I have with them is their accounting software and communication can be better. 

And that with their process, he wouldn't know until the underwriter confirms everything.

I'm a software engineer located in Los Angeles and my goal is to start investing in (ideally) multi-family homes and if not, then single-family homes through house-hacking and possibly flipping (although i know flipping may not be the best idea during a recession).

It will be sold in April 2020.It is my understanding that I may be able to save on capital gains due to the reason of the move, but would still have to pay back depreciation recapture.Can anyone confirm success with this strategy for a similar situation?

@Russell Gronsky - you may need to evict the squatters with an ejectment or unlawful detainer; confirm with your lawyer.