Both of my buildings didn't "seem" to have foundation issues, but 100 years of ever increasing weight (we have a lot more stuff now) can affect the support.

Having a license and operating as a "professional" property management company does not mean the clients will have a professional or quality experience. 

Right now I hold my license myself here in Texas as I do not need the support of a larger brokerage for my current purposes.

You can either put your fiance's name on the first property before getting the HELOC, wait until you have 2 years of income from your new employment, and/or wait until you have 2 years of rental income from the property to help in supporting the loan (or whatever your lender is requiring).

Those are my recommendations for my client whenever they are seeking a HELOCsGood Luck  

You will have to hire a securities attorney to work with and guide you through the legal structure as well as the legalities of the capital raise.Bottom line, it's totally possible to raise the funds, but you need to have the right structure in place and a track record to support it.

Appreciation and equity however play a way bigger part in the Austin market and what my clients focus on when purchasing duplexes. 

Airlines can deny a person certain kinds of emotional support animals.

Thanks for the welcome and support!

You should ask the bank first if they can provide additional funding, but be prepared to explain what happened with documentation to support it.