Make sure to connect with local lenders and brokers as it's beneficial for achieving your real estate goals.

In Ohio, once the tenant was non-renewed, you'd serve a 3 day notice to quit and then file an eviction with the court if they were still on the premises.

Generally speaking, HELOCs are more suited for personal expenses or home improvements.Also, keep in mind that most lenders right now are capping at 75% LTV for a cash out refinance, not 80% LTV.

If buying as a primary then the lender will be looking at your personal credit. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

our first exit strategy was to sell own a wrap around mortgage creating a second note and financing our desired equity position but to find the end buyer was a challenge so we decided to rent it out after 3 months of vacancy Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

For starters, I suggest you tune in to the BiggerPockets Podcast and connect with the local lenders and brokers.

Is it a public thing. 

Looking up lenders near me and go direct to them?

Private Lender Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?