Just send me a private message and we can go from there.Also, I'm always up to network with others from Fort Wayne, so don't hesitate to to say Hi! 

I use American Tenant Screening, and they charge $25 for an address verification and nationwide eviction and criminal check.

what should a land lord look for in  the tax returns of a self employed person  net or gross

@Jon Mccarthy As to your original question, of the two options, I like using the HELOC to pay off your debt and NOT using it to to buy investment property.

Somewhere ranging from 620 - 660.Interest rates vary, but with no experience and little no no business line of credit history, you are looking at 12-15%, to be paid back in interest only payments.HML usually will cover 80% of total project investment, some will do 90% depending on state.Expect to also pay 2-4 points of any money you do get, along with $350-$500 for inspection/appraisal by HML.You will usually be expected to give credit report/check, asset and financial sheets, along with income verification. 

Please describe the intent behind your networking.Thanks =============Hello Joe, thank you for your quick reply.I simply like to know where people are obtaining their commercial real estate training from, and what their No #1 road block might be.Also like to to meet like-minded investors in commercial real estate, specifically people from Canada investing in US.Thanks very much!

Obviously one lawyer says that I can, but I'm looking for some verification or for that matter refutation.

Thats true, hard to find good deal now, do you think the market in Austin already to to hot, ex: lot on East side is more expensive compare to West area IF comparing the $/sqft, isn't that crazy.

It is also very important to me to be able to to a cash out refinance or HELOC on the property.

living in the area you can probably buy off of MLS  which will give you a better deal than from someone who has had to buy the property for you, and has incurred holding costs to bring the property to you,, and or has to use some one like Ali Hipster who they have to pay a commission to to introduce you to the TK person.