However, I am now on par with the other popular amenities for the high-performing properties .. examples include: outdoor space w/ seating, firepit, grill, games, walking distance to nightlife, retro video game, thoughtful mural art, quality pictures & listing details.My target guest group is a small group of friends or a family that values walkability to entertainment & nightlife and a very short drive to major Pittsburgh attractions.

I would also love to hear more about why you selected Fairfield County! 

@Jay Hinrichs Developments are definitely BIG money makers, but thats also reflected with the risk associated.That's why these projects take so much time and capital, but if you make the right judgements for project selection, and do all your due diligence, it'll turn out well.

I'd focus on getting a better property manager, their job is to shield you from most of these headaches and to prevent them in the first place through tenant selection and doing regular property inspections.

Risk Mitigation: Highlight how you’ll mitigate risks, whether through market research, contractor selection, or conservative estimates.Philly B Class Areas:Since you're targeting B Class areas, which typically have stable rental demand but may need some renovations, a structure that combines monthly interest with a lump sum at the end may appeal to lenders.

It is like selecting a car, they all basically do the same thing, some have more bells and whistles than others, but will you use all those bells and whistles or are you just looking to get from point A to point B.

Poop smeared on the walls, hell I could open a feces art gallery with the # of pic's I have.

.- Market Knowledge: Local real estate companies like RE/MAX Select, with their 18 full-time agents, indicate a strong local real estate community that could provide valuable market insights.In conclusion, Shelby's real estate market shows potential for investment, particularly given its price growth and strategic location.

There is much more nuance to investing than just HELOC vs cashout and I think investors miss a lot of the finer details and often select the wrong tool for their objectives. 

You, being experienced in residential as a landlord, understand that his major problem is that he is not selective in choosing tenants merely doing a very superficial background check and basically jumping at the first person to apply.