Oooook, so let's see if we can do that AND hack your FICO score at the same time:Remember that credit utilization ratio is a FICO score factor, and it's recalculated every month or so.

If you have a great deal ,the costs of Hard Money verses losing the deal due to time factors would be the choice.

Oh yeah, there's that pesky risk factor which means you may end up with $0.    

If you switched sides in your scenario and were the person lending the money, would you feel comfortable with all factors being considered?

You aren't factoring in property management which would be another $260.  

The answer to this question depends on a number of factors that are specific to your situation.

If you move a sewer stack you'll have roof repairs to factor in as well. 

As long as you factor the higher interest rates (they are short term of course) into your initial calcs before you close the house.

I've spoken to my CPA and -- cutting to the chase and factoring in passive losses, etc -- if I were to 1031 it into different investments, I'd need to spend about $100K of equity against about $300K of debit (for a total of $400K) in order to qualify for a "like" property and avoid capital gains.What I'm looking for are thoughts on the best strategies moving forward. 

offstreet parking is a critical factor in the neighborhood.