One other thing is that if you look at your debt to income ratio, if you max out the HELOC and then need another loan you might have to high DTI.

My wife has been using them in hopes of settling student loan debt she has.

"we want 123 Main""It's a short sale, do you know what is entailed and the odds of actually getting it are slim (long explanation of the process)""We don't care it's perfect"Then for 4 months I get calls with the frustration building as the time goes on, my answer is the same"The bank has said nothing yet, we are still waiting.

One last point: remember that the main underlying reasons for all this regulation --- at least on its face --- is to protect the tenants and ordinary consumers.

The house probably needs a new roof and maybe 1-2 other things but it's mainly cosmetic updates.

She can be an equity or debt investor.

I want to understand my personal and portfolio debt to income ratio.

I will be mainly looking at the fairbanks and surrounding area.

Wholesaling is mainly about being able to negotiate a good deal. 

Generally speaking advantageous tax treatment follows.Assuming active participation and AGI is below phase-out, expensed items will reduce taxable income, which seems like mainly W-2 income.Consult with your CPA/EA.