That kind of natural appreciation makes it an attractive market to build new projects.

Loss in personal in nature and cannot offset other income.  

Naturally, rates will very based on docs and risk assumption, so just make sure that you understand the terms of the programs.PM me if you have any questions.

I understand that the nature of bank deals is that they are slow but it seemed like they wanted to close this one fast by asking for best and highest after only two days on a Thursday. 

Bill Exeter at Exeter 1031 is also a good one.Make sure whatever company holding your funds is properly insured, has the adequate experience level, etc. 

Do you have adequate earning power and/or reserves to ensure that HELOC gets paid back, should this deal not go exactly according to plan?

I believe that as long as you're not owning these properties under an IRA you should be able to cover all of your liability with a single umbrella policy that has adequate coverage amount for your needs.

I've got 2 SFH and a fourplex all in my personal name as I'm about 75-80% levered and value isn't that high.Regardless of which you choose, get adequate insurance coverage.

It's generic in nature as its my Initials and Properties, Inc 

For some making $2K profit is adequate.