Early testing of this new system indicates that it’s a pain to get access to.

I'm just beginning but am considering a bigger commitment in the next five years or so by accessing some or even all retirement funds to buy a building (I'm sure people have thoughts on whether or not that is a good idea!).

How is access in the winter?

In your scenario you'd have a potential tax event on that $200K difference.Here's a creative way to access most of that money tax free however. 

My business has access to AppFolio, but it doesn't seem to communicate with the STR side of things. 

Hard money is expensive.Some questions to ask yourself to assess risk:Do you have access to a reliable contractor who can complete the work on time and stick within a budget?

Note, I speak of this as an immigrant household.To expand on #3; international trade is good.

A potential challenge with a HELOCs is they are based on the current appraised value of your home, not the improved value, so you would need to make sure you have enough accessible equity.

The HML covered 100% of the $32,500 rehab budget through drawbacks.Refinance: Post-rehab, I refinanced into a primary mortgage, creating 25.5% equity in the property.Future Financing: I plan to leverage the property with a HELOC to access up to $86,000 in capital for future deals.

This means you’ll have direct access to experts who truly understand your needs and are ready to assist you whenever you need help.What really sets Equity Trust apart is their commitment to personalized service, ensuring that BiggerPockets members have the resources and guidance they need every step of the way.