One thing to be aware of, and I hope that this never happens to any of you guys, is my connected bank link somehow failed or became disconnected?

Hey @Brett RiemensniderThere are a TON of banks/credit unions that will offer as low as Prime on a heloc on your primary residence.

I have supplemental insurance so I am of the mindset that they should get rid of this bogus insurance and lower my host fees..

it was an interesting process but basically, the novation allowed us to get the deal done without having to involve the banks. this was a huge motivation. that way I save on having to close twice. 

Martin They get a bank loan, but most do not start out in MF, they start out in residential.

Are there any strategies here to utilize bank funds for our project?

In order to have checkbook control, the IRA account will need to be at a trust company that will allow the IRA to invest in an LLC (where you will be the manager and your IRA will be member - an as manager you will have checkbook access to the LLC bank account).

Sometimes a good commerical Broker could come in and deal with the bank and or their captial markets.. 

Bank financing is very tough for anyone starting out so HML is generally ( unless you use your own cash or cash in your network) the only funding there is.. the goal has to be though moving towards bank financing so you get the best deal possible.. right now I am at 1/2 point and 7% and my bank pays for my appraisals.

Ive been hosting a monthly meetup the past 3 years, and it's been a great resource for myself and other investors.