I think there's great potential there for both midterm or long term rental strategies along with a strong potential for rapid appreciation. 

To date I've been able to account for smaller expenses by tying them to a specific property if for example I'd purchased an inexpensive hand tool for a specific project on that property but I don't think that would be the proper way to account for more expensive tools that I bought for the overall business like a new lawn mower or something. 

If you have a good exit strategy than a HELOC will always be better in my opinion.

This strategy leverages your equity to expand your real estate portfolio while potentially benefiting from appreciation and rental income.House Hacking:Use your equity to purchase a multi-unit property (like a duplex or triplex) where you can live in one unit and rent out the others.

I’m running a business but want to be reasonable should it actually be a legitimate major storm that closes roads and businesses.

Yes I have looked into a lot of these strategies.

When I am looking to purchase a property, I like to have multiple options for income and multiple exit strategies, incase something happens to your tenants or the area. 

Look at their marketing strategy.

Hi Billy,It really depends on your specific strategy.

Hi -I've recently inherited (or what amounts to inherited) a small fix/flip & wholesaling business that consists of a website where users enter property, situation and contact details which populates jotform and through zapier feeds a CRM.