Later that evening the same issue happened again...time to call a professional.  

Quote from @Dennis Li: Hi professionals and fellow investors!

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

In addition to buying our first property, we're interested in continuing to invest and collaborate with local real estate professionals and renovations contractor in Dallas. 

Any advice on how to source those types of professionals?

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

I'm glad I bought low (my only option at the time) and gradually added value with upgrades Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

However, after talking to some loan professionals, it seems that there are always origination fees, appraisal fees etc.My question is, what fees should I expect to pay when opening up my first HELOC.  

What I love most about what I do is building genuine connections with people—whether it’s homeowners, investors, or fellow professionals.

So there are a handful of holes and instead of them fixing them, you want a professional... second thought, you'll do it for $5 a hole.