Why do you want this property over another brownstone that would be for sale?

@Mike Most this is one of the few times we disagree with @Adam Bartomeo:)It really depends on the specific market the property is in.

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

Quote from @Karl Kauper: Good morning- Just “boosting” this thread this morning in hopes of more feedback from property owners in the Cleveland area.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

FROM THIS POINT - what usually happens? 

this is old  tried and true method of simply having you pay them to get credit cards .. there is no need to pay for this service.. unless you want to of course.. there is no magic bullet ut there that is going to give you credit and financing unless you actually qualify for it.But zero interest credit cards are used by some to do rehab and then pay them off issue is though your fico score drops like a rock the second you take on all these CC.Also starting out there is zero chance of getting any kind of business line of Credit that is unsecured.

Is this true in your experience?

A HELOC or cash-out refinance would let you access funds for the down payment on a new property without needing to sell or relocate.

This isn't inclusive but should give you a good start.