It doesn’t do it automatically but it’s a very common thing.

-Laurent 1) Utilizing a construction loan for the rehab and new construction is a common approach in real estate investing.

It was pretty hard to find properties where the numbers and landlord laws made sense which is what ultimately led me to investing in Columbus, OH.

Thus, it makes more sense to rent the house as a single unit.

It was pretty hard to find properties where the numbers and landlord laws made sense which is what ultimately led me to investing in Columbus, OH.Not to mention the upcoming legislation on the November ballot that can really hinder your returns from rental properties.

I have around 300k in a company stock account that does well with dividends, so don't really want to sell of shares.Would taking a personal loan or doing a margin loan make sense?

If you view it as an investment then find one where the numbers make sense even if it isn't your dream vacation home. 

Hope that makes sense.

I would say cash out refi if the rate is better than your current and it makes sense but if the rate is higher when you refi then go Heloc route.

I'd want to hire a design-build firm at the very least, but beyond that, would it make sense to bring in a developer who's done this before?