We live in Austin so finding homes to BRRRR that would produce the rental rates needed is really tough. 

If it cash flows, there's value add potential such that it'll produce a return for my investors, it'll withstand a drop in rents and occupancy in case of a recession, then I'm interested. 

https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/community/boise/article230370974.htmlCaldwell Urban Renewal Grant – American Food Equipment expansion at Sky Ranchhttps://www.idahopress.com/news/local/caldwell-urban-renewal-gives-nd-job-creation-grant-to-food/article_a3d5ff6d-a6f3-5ca1-8e5d-444350d71aca.htmlNew Downtown Mixed Use Project: https://boisedev.com/news/2019/05/14/5th-grove-apartments-boise/Potential New Distribution Company in Caldwell https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/firework-distribution-company-eyes-caldwell-property/article_da8ad0fb-6083-59e9-9234-4c544df98b0f.htmlOlder article but the project recently held a ground breaking ceremony: https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/community/west-ada/article222811955.htmlFurther info on Karcher Mall redevelopment: https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/california-company-buys-karcher-mall-plans-m-multi-purpose-development/article_b29c9b0c-b12f-54c7-898a-433d52db456b.htmlMajor Industrial Portfolio Acquisition: https://boisedev.com/news/2019/05/16/one-of-the-largest-deals-ever-new-firm-buys-big-portfolio-of-valley-buildings-and-land/Idaho Unemployment Remains Very Low: https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-unemployment-rate-under-for-th-month-in-a-row/article_4941e062-7de2-5b65-a205-60664a477106.htmlCaldwell Looking to Support Entrepreneurs Downtown: https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/caldwell-looks-to-potential-downtown-innovation-center/article_0d4226d7-706a-5b3f-9cd6-529b41b0d85e.htmlBrookings Industry Report shows some potential headwinds associated with the Boise area’s recent growth.

We'd like to tap into this equity but discovered that borrowing money when an LLC is involved produces rates that are so high it's difficult (borderline impossible) to cashflow from properties in the area.We'd like to consider taking personal loans or HELOC as the rates are much more appealing and it allows us to still tap some of our personal equity.

Call some comparable properties to see how much rents they are obtaining6)  Determine any deferred maintenance needed and get an estimate of cost7)  Determine how much income the property will produce at the average market vacancy rate.8)  Estimate how much time it will take to perform the necessary repairsYou can use all this info to create a proforma to use for your bank financing and to your investors. 

CNBC article and segment can be found here (https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/07/home-flippers-hire-uber-lyft-drivers-to-find-edge-in-housing-market.html)What are some of the strategies and innovations you’re using as the market gets more crowded?

Providing that the Reserve Study was competently produced and is current (should be current in California since that is the law), take a look at the 30-year funding plan paying close attention to the direction of the annual reserve contribution and whether there are any surprises such as future special assessments, bank loans, or large contribution jumps.

I believe they're only able to lend on the basis of commercial aka flip properties or income producing.

It's awesome to see that you have a solid income producing profession currently and already have a couple of cash flowing rentals!

Often times realtors will advertise a property as being "cashflowing" but in reality after cap ex, vacancy, management fees, it does not produce as well as you think.