Originally posted by @Sylenthia Boswell:Originally posted by @Lydia T.

That will allow you to keep your low rate on $170k if you have a low rate, then have a line of credit that is only the size you need and easy to pay down.This approach keeps your $170k liquid, sets up a $0 balance HELOC for the additional principal you can get and you don't pay for the additional principal loan in the HELOC until you use it, and only for what you use.

I know with a house hack it would cost less upfront to start but will guarantee a negative cashflow the first year.

What do the leads cost, are they worth it? 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I work with CSSI who are the nation's premier engineer-based cost segregation firm with over 45k is completed studies. 

Boxabl acknowledges SEC inquiry in updated filing | Business Insider India its a double whammy start up and trying to sell in a very tough interest rate environment. along with inflation and cost of components to the point their 50k to 60k box probably cost them quite a bit more to produce than what they were going to sell it for. 

Most lenders, including us, consider both ARV and Cost.

I have never lost an eviction case.The typical cost of eviction, including serving the Writ, is almost always under $500.00 and accomplished in less than 30 days.

Also recognize that construction costs will be 2-3x more expensive in this area than they were in Pittsburgh so be careful and make sure to understand pricing before going into a rehab.