Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Don't really want to do a HELOC on my current primary home but could. 

Under California foreclosure law, can a vendor place a mechanics lien on a home for work performed for the prior owner after the foreclosure sale and the recording (perfecting) of the deed?

However, this might be the tipping point.

YoY is up 3.4%.Rentals - Availability by MonthThe number of homes for rent continued the downward trend.

I think it's important to start with this - is your 250k debt what you owe in principal on the mortgage on your home or is this separate debt (credit cards, cars, medical, student, etc)?

@J Scott, how do you account in QuickBooks for an item that you purchase, say, from Home Depot, but later returned?

Hi Reagan, Personally, I include mortgage paydown (added equity) and home appreciation in my ROI.

In my area, homes with pools tend to sell much quicker and at a higher price per square foot.

You’re borrowing against the equity in your home, so the money is not income but rather loan proceeds that you’ll need to repay.The pros of a cash-out refinance for most investors include the ability to build their portfolio and scale their real estate investment business.The cons could be trading a lower interest rate for a higher one and increasing your loan-to-value (LTV) ratio.