Summer is approaching and I would like to spend my time meeting new people in the industry! 

Should I approach more businesslike?

Should I approach more businesslike?

Explained their approach, how they add value, and some past projects.

Would it be reasonable to approach the HELOC lender and ask them if they would consent to me renting out my house for one year while I live in the rental (as per the boldface above) ?  

Is he approaching foreclosure?

The only thing I guess is if you cant sell the home then you head for the hills or you are using that " subject to partner or 3rd party approval "  card trick.You might want to approach sellers from a different angle. 

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No better, no worse.Yes, the rental market here is incredibly tight - I've also been experiencing the 50 responses to an ad / I'll offer $X over asking for just about every turn the past 2 years.

@Joe DaikerThe Rollover as Business Startup what Mark mentions appropriate if you are looking to personally start a real estate development company and produce current income for yourself.If your goal is to achieve better tax-sheltered growth for your retirement savings by investing in what you know, a passive Solo 401k would be a different approach.