Investment property HELOCs are hard to find but a closed end 2nd mortgage on an investment property is going to easily be in the 10s and up for an interest rate.More about DSCR loans:DSCR loans won't use your income to underwrite the loan.DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.Here's a bit more in detail about how rates are calculated for DSCR loans:1.

Here's my advice based on an 'n' of 1:- in my case, Insurance company agreed to pay 33% over asking price.

Namely, transfer taxes based on the assessed property value (even if transferred for a $1) & presumably additional accountant fees related to basis. 

Attend REIA meetings not only in your target investment areas but also in regions where potential out-of-state investors are based, Use LinkedIn to connect with real estate investors and groups.Engage in real estate forums like here in BiggerPockets, where many investors, both seasoned and new, gather to discuss opportunities, seek advice, and network. 

I expect to offer to keep the rental rate the same based on the market, but know when I was a renter there was always an option to go month-to-month for a higher price. 

The market data is what it is, either good or bad based on your view. 6.

I would assess the risk based on the title search.

I would have to agree with all of the people that have replied to your post, and I think you may be  referring to other people's money" There is a reason that they are called private lenders, their qualification approval guidelines are based mostly on the amount of money one puts down.

I have been speaking to the folks at Hamza Invests and they are confident that it can be delivered for much less based on my land costs but I don't want to fork over the money for their program and find out my instincts were right. 

But on the other side of this coin I have no sympathy for people who move in to units that aren't glowing in radiant splendor perfect, and complain about it.