It seems like there really isn't an efficient way to figure out which lenders will be best for us without just "dating" them prior to a full-blown depository relationship where we move all or a large portion of our cash on had to them.

He asked me to reachout to Tenant to state that they will receive their full security deposit, but for the damages they left behind, I can try to negotiate a portion to cover the damages.

Depending on how bad is the foundation state (how many inches you have to correct), is very possible the sewer line will disconnect/break in the horizontal portions.

If many of you young people (like most) are not thinking about your retirement because, well thats a hella long way off, you might want to look at the benefits of an EIUL because you can, after about 10 years or sooner, start taking loans (with interest) against the investment account portion and use that money to fund your Real-Estate ventures. 

Hold back a portion at the end until final inspections are completed by the third party.

Thank you for the replies and information.Our interest in a HELOC is two fold: to improve our primary residence so we can rent it out and to use a portion towards a down payment on a four family.

You can even earn a decent portion before you lose any benefits. 

However, if I take on an equity partner that brings capital to the table, than surely they also share in the downside, thus, a portion of my risk is diversified between us.Things can and do go wrong (ask me how I know that!)

You'll get a portion of the gain tax free.  

. $500-$1000 in most cases.Back tax lists only provide a small portion of the properties that are really purchasable so you miss tons of great opportunities.My group has been doing this since the '90s with great success.taxsalelists.com (no affiliation) is great resource to see the basic number of properties with associated back taxes which is a good indicator of what will happen of you send offers to property owners in the county, and I understand it's free or used to be.