Do your self a favor and use anyone else in the detroit area for your properties.

Lower taxes mean lower overhead costs and a more favorable environment for growth, making the state even more attractive to companies looking for a business-friendly climate.Real Estate Opportunities AboundAll of these factors contribute to a real estate market that’s ripe for investment.

These are areas where you can cash flow in Columbus because the rent-to-price ratio is favorable.

who, in your opinion, are the lenders most favorable for HELOCs on investment properties? 

Additionally, strong credit, a solid track record in similar projects, and a well-detailed plan for the rehab can also improve your chances of securing favorable financing terms.

TICs have fallen out of favor but as long as they are structured property and are run by a good operator (see point earlier) they can be a good alternative.

If you have (2) free and clear rentals with no mortgages I would also encourage you to pull cash out of them while values are in favor of cash out.I would avoid a Heloc and just do a cash out refinance the rates are lower and the terms are longer so you get a lower payment.

The state tenant/landlord laws, while not as favorable as a Texas/Florida etc state, are not as bad as people make it out to be.

I don't like Hartford for a few reasons- rules and regulations being placed are not in favor of landlords, that coupled with high property tax is what turns me off. 

There have been several favorable rulings on this issue as it relates to trusts to the point that most accountants are now accepting this as trusted practice for LLCs as well.You never say never with the IRS.