JC’s lenient approach is definitely a draw for investors looking to avoid the red tape that’s becoming more common in larger cities.

What I love about Baselane is that it was built BY real estate investors FOR real estate investors so it's really dialed in to what you're going to need in order to prepare your taxes, keep your books up to date and the more operational aspects of being an REI like tenant vetting and processing rent payments.

Connecting with other local investors can help you learn the ropes faster and avoid common pitfalls.If you have any specific questions—whether it’s about neighborhoods, property types, or what to expect—I’d be happy to help.

You get out there and put deals together with your eyes wide open to avoid as much as you can. 

If there's only 1 meter in the property with multiple tenants, its easier to bake it into the lease amount to avoid headaches down the line. 

I wish I had another work around for you, but I actually stopped using my business CC all together just to avoid the PITA "hacks" they offered as solutions. 

The loss may be less than the MtM loss, but whatever you do--avoid selling subto.

Do you have the experience to avoid these?    

You are being very conservative to avoid making mistakes, and that is a rare, admirable quality in real estate that is often undervalued. 

I assume your wish to use a HELOC is to avoid paying interest when you are not actively rehabbing a BRRRR.