1) With rent control, it keeps inventory low, thus high appreciation for rents.2) Higher dollar appreciation. 3% increase on a $1M value is higher than a 3% appreciation on a $100,000 value. 3) Same as #2 but with rents.4) Because of the above, you could argue that you are generating a higher net worth faster. 5) Expensive markets like LA, NY, and SF can be great for house hackers.6) Because I first bought in LA and then bought a second house hack, I have been able to leverage business partner, HELOCs, and a 1031 exchange and now have 15 doors between four states and I haven't had to put a down payment of my own money (or at least BRRRR and got my money back).

You will most likely have a hard time finding a lender to do a HELOC on an investment property though.

For example, I started with a condo, did a HELOC to buy my second LA house hack.

Should I save for a conventional loan, get a HELOC, or do a cash-out refinance with my first property?

I have about $120k of equity in my home and was going to do a heloc, the only issue is I have is I currently have fha partial claim on the title from covid.

My question is am I crazy to be thinking of a HELOC or second mortgage on this property to tap that equity to purchase a second investment?

I'll be moving money from my HELOC to pay those down to 0%.

I've been dealing with a local mortgage broker and have been approved for a $100K HELOC against my primary residence.So lets talk strategy.

Hey Anna, I would pull a HELOC on the property.

Are there any options to take a HELOC while maintaining the same loan?