Also you want to know if there are any security deposits and/or ;last months rents that need to be transferred to you as you can bet that if the tenant leaves they will claim they gave the previous landlord both of these items!

im working on creating a web of sub contractors, which most of them are friends of mine... im a barber and everyday i have clientele that work in construction, i know builders,sub contractors , general contractors, remodeling contractors im also a former construction worker.. i know alot of skilled workers that only work around the area.. my question was if i can refinance using every new construction as leverage and is there a limit to it...?

With that said, the HELOC is definitely the best bet because you only pay interest on the money you use. 

Or, if Santa Barbara does not permit any STRs at all, they might just be betting they won't get caught (not a wise course of action, IMO).Definitely do the research, because if there's a way to do it legally, I'm sure you could make a killing from an apartment like that.  

Yes yes this is my own personal definition here, just go with it.If you are on BiggerPockets, and you have a business as an investor, and you want to become wealthy doing this...And I bet we all are...You don't do the work yourself.

To add to Steven here on #4, don't bet on appreciation in Worcester. 

Your best bet is to try and locate the owner and buy directly from them, the best scenario for you would be to get the property for the amount of the back taxes and maybe a small amount to the owner.

Use a syndication tool such as Zillow Rent Manager to syndicate your ad all over the web. 

Most of the big guys do have seasoning requirements so your best bet is probably local!

@Joseph Arellano, as noted above cash for keys is your best bet to get them out of there successfully if not initially agreed upon in the contract.