We need these types of loans, whether Fannie Maeor private lenders that don't charge exorbitant rates and fees!

Without doing possibly illegal activity, why don't you just refinance your primary home and pull out about 800.

I could possibly pull a HELOC on one of my properties that I have about 200K in equity, but I wasnt sure if that was best option. 

Also, most of the house/townhouses are run like resort style with HOA fees and amenities.

I initially tried a HELOC so I can pull that line of credit when paying contractors, etc.

1) Save2) Make more more money to save more3) Look at properties that arnt selling to possibly seller finance4) Borrow more funds5) Improve the properties you have then pull equity out of them via heloc or cash out. 

When you pull out your abacus, you can see that is even more of a substantial savings.

Real Estate Investment: a Weak Point in the GDP NumbersOne data point I’d like to pull out of the strong GDP numbers is Residential Fixed Investment, i.e. purchases, remodeling of private real estate and equipment (your HVAC system), broker fees etc…owned by landlords and rented to tenants.

We have a damage waiver where guests pay us a fee in lieu of security deposit and we cover the owner for accidental damages. 

Villy,Do you buy "All cash" and then do Delayed Financing to pull out the 80% LTV on price & Rehab or do you wait the 6-12 months.