Whatever you utilize this HELOC for, it is imperitive that you transition these funds into opportunities that provide a much higher return than what you are borrowing at. 

Bridge loans can be extremely useful for situations where you may be purchasing a property that has tenants already in the property who are well under market rents to the point where a DSCR loan wouldn't cash flow.

For context, I'm a silent investor who provides the rehab's renovation budget. 

We use Streamline, which is a legacy software provider for PM's of 50+

., a cafe where patients can digest bad news - not a medical service provider or medical support provider, but ancillary nonetheless. 

Texas is indeed a competitive market, but with your background in IT and experience with stocks, you’re already well-equipped to analyze deals and make informed decisions.If you're open to exploring markets outside of Texas, I’d recommend looking into areas like Indianapolis.

Trust: For passing properties to you and your sister, a trust may be better for estate planning, while an LLC provides liability protection.

Hi Tony,Depending on what the full story is your lender might be able to provide you with a refinance so you have time to finish your rehab or extend your existing mortgage.

By leveraging your experience as an appraiser and focusing on building a strong team familiar with the Charlotte market, you'll be well-positioned to start your house hacking journey.

Well this is maybe 30 minutes from there but definitely worth it!