To break even after commissions and closing costs, I'd need to sell for at least $275k.What would you do if you were in my situation?

What's the acquisition cost, build out cost, exit strategy? 

BPCON will be rather costly, considering you need to fly to Mexico and the tickets start at $1739 if you are a pro member.

However, interest rates are so low now.

On-site evaluations allow you to examine the property's condition, identify potential difficulties, and precisely estimate renovation costs.

Basically, they do not want lawyers to deduct the cost of law school and doctors to deduct their medical school - which sort of makes sense. 

This is a possibility for me due to the low down %, although I’d need to include closing costs and other fees.Conventional 5% downThis seems like a possible better option due to the lower PMI payments and potentially lower rate.

In my case, I wanted to keep my mortgage payment low, so I decided not to do a cash-out refinance and instead opt. for the HELOC.Either way, it sounds like you have some great equity to leverage to achieve your goals.

The second being I could use any financing deals they offer.Anyone have any expierence with a Lowes or HD credit card.

taxes/insurance costs?