at what point does it make sense to use a heloc on an investment propertywould you use one to buy the property cash (house is worth $50k) not a lot of room for appreciation, but the rents make sense for me to sit and hold it.in what situation have you guys used a heloc?

Almost every SFH I come across is cash flow negative.

Purchase price: $275,000 Cash invested: $80,000 Sale price: $450,000 This beautiful renovated home near Washington DC promises warmth and comfort.

That would free up $35K to use for renovations of another DP on another REI.That should still allow you to cash flow while savings funds and staying cash fluid.   

However, with our current low interest rate and rental rates for our neighborhood we could also cash flow appropriately $1000 per month, keep it and allow for further appreciation over the next three years until we would need to sell to capture section 121 tax exclusion.

Price - $299,000Preferred Lender rate - 4.75% on a 10/6 armRent per unit - $2,000 +/-3bed | 2bath 1,500 sq feetFinancials - 25% down, 4.75% rate, monthly cash flow roughly $200Builder warranty included.

The property would cash flow ~$100 a month after all expenses. 

Thanks in advance for your help!

I was able to use Lending Deck to close my cash out refinance.  

Sorry in advance for a possible stupid question, however what is he suggesting to reinvest the cash flow in?