@Jonathan Bo Yes, you can find properties that cash flow, my rule of thumb is 30% down for multi unit properties.Most of these will require some type of sweat equity.Please be aware of rent controlled areas, mostly in LA.

There is no reason not to take out the HELOC, unless they are trying to charge you a bunch of closing costs.I wasn't aware that any lenders were even doing 100% CLTV HELOCs.

They seem aware of the need to treat the plumbing lines with respect.

Arlington has a VERY small pocket, and those homes go for much more if people are aware of that fact.

You would need to go to each individual siteThere is not an aggregator that puts them all together that I am aware of

I would give them a deadline of 1/15 (or earlier) to return it to you, so you are fully aware of their intentions.

I haven't heard anything like that and am only aware that it needs to be a "like kind" property/properties. - Strongly recommend using a local lender as they will better understand the market you're investing in.

It seems that him and many others do not agree with value propositions pressed by insurance companies and it seems to be a unique perspective, likely gained from data and not opinion.I'm not aware of any data identifying what percentage of insureds actually file claims but I can tell you that during my career handling title claims I never woke up wondering if I was going to have something to do that day. 

As you are probably aware, there are a LOT of things to consider in addition to the terms.

I am aware the title company would be doing their role in this part to discover if any liens exist.