We have substantial closing costs on the sale, primarily transfer tax and realtors' commissions.

While the closing costs may be higher than a HELOC, the long-term interest savings might outweigh this initial expense depedning on the property value, LTV, credit, etc. 

So you tax basis will step up to the sale price.Good luck!

We chose the one on one because were overwhelmed with everything that kept getting thrown at us ( business credit, Tax professionals, call flows, marketing ect) and I knew all I needed was for someone to hold my hand for the first deal. ( that's what the sell factor was during one of the weekend events, was that the one on one would stay until I signed our first deal).

It sounds like in California, no you cannot get records of people who have had their water turned off unless you can convince "..the utility... that the public interest in disclosure (of these records) clearly outweighs the public interest in nondisclosure.”The paragraphs below are from here https://firstamendmentcoalitio...Unfortunately, there is a specific exemption under the California Public Records Act that exempts from disclosure “the name, credit history, utility usage data, home address, or telephone number of utility customers to local agencies,” though it goes on to state that such information may be made released “[u]pon determination by the local agency that the public interest in disclosure of the information clearly outweighs the public interest in nondisclosure.”

Look at property tax sales.  

Property taxes ought to also be considered.

Discuss any pros and cons with your attorney and CPA to weigh the advantages and disadvantages, particularly regarding liability protection and tax benefits.

Tax free on the gains if your primary residence for 2 out of 5 years.  

Hey bp,I am currently looking for my first credit card?