Heloc rates in my area are 8.5% whereas HML was quoted at 12% and 2 points.once I finish the heloc can I pay off the principle only like I would with say an auto loan? 

Breaking even to me would be a success.

We put down 20% and have a 30 year fixed rate loan for the balance.

Amres appears to be highly rated, but their info did not come up while looking for a lender through Bigger Pockets. 

Purchase price: $240,000 Cash invested: $38,500 Sale price: $355,000 Partner Driven, in collaboration with Ivan West, successfully completed a fix-and-flip on Woods Drive, Decatur, GA.

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Assume 8% mortgage rate and 30-year term.

HML just rebranded to PML to give the borrower the illusion that their rates would be lower or terms easier.folks are always looking for that PML who will lend for far less than market.. and as you mention those would generally be individual lenders.ANY COMPANY PML or HML that advertises and holds them self out as a lender no matter what they call themselves are HML or PML they are one in the same.what your getting at with the larger companies is where they get their money..

Taking this 34 Unit building and turning it into 15 market rate apartments with 3 Commercial storefronts.

I read briefly that the interest rates are higher?