Appreciate some feedback.I had a tenant, ironically also in Gaithersburg (hope it’s not the same person because she was a pain in the *** lol) but she wanted a new carpet we paid half, she paid her half via us uppping the rent $50 over what it otherwise would have been, so that’s always a creative option, however I wouldn’t want gas at my property if I could avoid it, always a risk of a leak or worse so I’d probably lean towards saying no to this specific request. 

I am trying to weigh all of my options, any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated for beginning my real estate investment path!

If you had no other option to schedule, due for example to these people's availability - then I'd say yes.

On the bright side, HELOCs offer a lower down payment option and flexibility to access funds when needed.

Thank you, the guidance is confusing in that it states you can still treat real estate as a trade or business if it does not meet the 4 bullet points for safe harbor.In my HR Block tax software there are two QBI options for rentals:  1) Treat rental under safe harbor rules or 2) This rental is eligible for QBI without safe harbor. 

Is there any option to pull this equity out from all of them together under one heloc?

A great option for a channel manager - I would highly recommend the software. 

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Not sure if you know or not, but the 203k has an option where you can wrap up to the first 6 months payments into the principal of the loan.

Keep your options open, adjusting plans based on appraisal outcomes, and remain agile in your approach.