I haven't used Investor Carrot personally and know many people are happy with it.

I've also filed my personal 2023 tax returns and have those available with the STR income included.

Better pricing if they also insured your personal home.

But back to my first point, if you can use the "tax benefits" at all, if so how much, and how they effect taxes owed at the back end of the deal are all unique to each person's situation.As for refinances, some syndicators model refi's and other's don't.  

Visit these groups in person when they meet.  

My personal approach to this, I don't seek for a positive cash flow if I have bare minimum equity in the property.

While I am fine renting while I search for the right investment, my dream would be to build (for my own personal home).

HELOC's are used for personal expenses or home improvements.

@Andrew HeimannTo invest in Kansas City real estate, you need to be self-educated, have clearly defined goals, know how to relate, start from a small beginning point, seek advice from professionals, and carry out a thorough research.

I personally have 6 in the area but I bought before it got crazy.