Bottom line, if you're operating as a business you should be keeping business and personal completely separate.

My wife is also part ofa LP/GP (where she is the asset manager) that acquired a value-addapartment complex in Houston, where the renovations are now complete, and theGP is in preparations for the refinance.We are currently working on further expanding ourlocal portfolio and are planning out our next larger acquisitions.

You want to take a second loan (HELOC) on your primary residence to use it to go get a third loan, first on a new property?

Them move on to an agent listing.BE CAREFUL! 

Am I missing out on other steps or opportunities that could help me achieve my real estate goals?

Any tips or opinions on this topic would be much obliged!

Any tips on structuring deals or ensuring a smooth process would be greatly appreciated?

I cannot find anyone who wants to take that on.  

For new investors, would you recommend focusing on short-term rentals or long-term rentals?

I’m told mixed fund types is ok but I’m curious if my arms-length restrictions on DIY work are imposed on the other investors by proxy.