Others open and scan and then email you a copy of any mail you get. 

He then put a charge on his estimate for $250 for this work.  

Then, with so many people in the same situation, the housing market started to get flooded with houses.  

Try to consider total capex, future rents and appreciation and then compare with a different scenario in a better area.If you end up trading up a 1031 may not be worth it, as you have not owned it that long and you'd be hobbled by the rules forcing your hand on the purchase side.

Many are finding Airbnb to be a better option for long-term stays, and they can negotiate a better price then what hosts get off Furnished Finders. 

You might be faced with the possibility, after purchasing  the property, of having an inspector come out, either during precon or during, or even after, then noticing the power lines, and being like "Whoops! 

Then they will sell you a 5 year warranty for 10% of the discounted rate.

I and then Brian might be more involved with the writing of vol.

However, my concern is:  would my parents be committing fraud by getting a HELOC, and then turning their primary into a rental just a few months later? 

Should you know how to do this first, then look to find places or jump head first?