This new policy that Trump just released on Friday stats the US wants to cut off ties with foreign investment from China. 

But I would have the HELOC paid off.

Off-market, agent-listed, or are you networking with other investors who have deals lined up?

If it isn't in writing it never happened.

The big advantage is having the capital gains spread out over many years to avoid a huge tax bill.

My son currently lives in the townhouse b/c he is going to school and works in the area.Since he is young and starting out in life, I would like for him to only cover the basic costs (taxes, HOA, utilities) just enough for me to break even (I believe that will put him slightly little lower than market rent rates). 

Did LV require any additional off street parking for ADU?  

The house has appraised for $335k, my hard money note is for $242k, and I'm looking at only about $15k out once closing costs, taxes, and insurance are accounted for.

These two loan types are among the few exceptions that permit closing directly in the name of an LLC.Most of my clients initially take title in their own name, then later transfer the property into an LLC or land trust for asset protection or tax benefits.

and that was owner occ.. todays rates are pretty normal actually. what you can do if you want though is find a really good HML and let them place a loan for you making 10 to 12% while your wait for things to change to a situation that you feel you want to move forward be more net return than buying a rental thats for sure. of course no tax bene's but there really is not that much tax benefit on one rental.. so just some alternatives.