Keep your money in a bank, save a little each paycheck.

If you cash out equity in a property, you are "borrowing" that money from the lender.

If you cash out equity in a property, you are "borrowing" that money from the lender.

Very well qualified borrowers can often obtain favorable terms from their existing banking relationship and sometimes even borrow against non-real estate related capital assets such as money market, life insurance or investment accounts.

I initially got into this home with no money but have done renovations.

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I think it depends on your PM and who handles the money. 

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The return on your money in a bank is miserable while you wait to get rolling.

One thing to keep in mind is that the tradesperson needs to invest their time and money to do this.