If the contractor is in such dire financial straights to be playing Ponzi games, no matter how 'great' they were in the past, you don't want to be the guy holding the bag.

I currently have pacific specialty insurance as they were the only game in town that would insurance my building several years ago.

Since the agreement is in my name, title will also be in my name. 

If you own the properties free and clear and you want to ull cash out within the 1st 6 months of being on title, then you limited to the Delayed Financing rules with Fannie Mae.

I'm just saying direct mail is a numbers game, and 2 is a really small number.Good luck!

They have their go-to title company and brokers to secure lending and Title (these folks seem to be a little pricier than competitors, but won't bate-and-switch the APR and interest or move closing costs into another expense, like I've seen so many other companies do) and their service was outstanding.

Buy owners title insurance.If you want out, read your contract concerning Title Defects.

Do your due diligence and hop in the game Bryan.

any bank can do a heloc but not any bank is comfortable with doing one as soon as you take title of property.

I'm sure I would have to put some skin in the game and would be able to have a couple hundred thousand available if needed.