The HELOC is fixed for the first 5 years and then it will adjust with prime, the draw period is 15 years, and the amortization schedule will be 30 years.Since I think the market is hot/inflated right now, and inventory is low, my goal was to get a high appraisal, lock in a HELOC, and use it to buy properties at a discount down the road (assuming that prices will reset within the next 5 years).

I will definitely be checking deferred maintenance during the due diligence period and most likely there will be some needed.It's definitely not 100% turn key, there are most likely some renovations I can come in and value add, especially in the exterior and extra security to make the residents feel safe as it is a C class area. 

If you back out due to findings on the inspection within the contingency for inspection period, you will get your earnest money back.  

That's WAY more expensive.There are real damages here, however:Holding costs during the period under contractTime costs for work put into contractA possible future price reduction on upcoming offers after the property is re-listedI believe it's far better to find an amicable deduction from the earnest money based on those above items.

Mls fees, board association, e&o insurance, general business liability insurance, electronic key fees, licensing fees, continuing education, any fees your broker might charge, increased auto insurance rates.

I cant understand why a housing society needs empty houses for such a long period and maybe they will want to sell.

So I'm looking for some advice, settle in this is a long one.I was lucky to pick up two house in Grand Rapids a few years ago before prices shot through the roofHouse 1 has a 43k note and could be sold for 120K (I've lived in it more than two years with in a 5 year period so I can get out of the capital gains tax) leaving 77K in equality, but the house is currently nets $700 a month in rent.House 2 is right next door, has a 53k Note on it and could sell for 110k, leaving me with 45k after capital gains tax.

Very useful for vacant periods and keeping an eye on tenants paying their utility bills.For water, I keep them in my name and bill the tenants, either using RUBS or directly if its SFH or already submetered.. 

If you think the broker will educate you on values, then it may be a good idea.

Is there no way around the "seasoning period"?