Rehab costs aren't tax deductible even if you don't live in it; they're capitalized, so you'll realize the tax benefit when you (a) sell, and/or (b) lease the property and start depreciating at the higher basis.

And you get the benefit of having over 100 past ones to catch up on.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

Though I have only worked with large corporate lenders so far as they have provided great corporate benefits for closing and very competitive APRs.

And you get the benefit of having over 100 past ones to catch up on.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

Speaking as a property manager whose company does do rehabs, you might find that the realtor knows of a PM company who does that too, and then it might have the added benefit of you finding a PM not just to finish the rehab but to also manage it for you since you're out of the area.

A permanent insurance policy WILL pay a death benefit someday.

Good on you and yes you will benefit from the knowledge this community has to offer!

Another benefit of a Heloc is that you will participate when rates are falling. 

Sideliners (people who see the movement but take no action to benefit themselves; i ground myself and say im one of them.)

And you get the benefit of having over 100 past ones to catch up on.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.