Hi Matt,I actually called Brian and was very impressed with his team member Scott's knowledge regarding living trust and asset protection.

Does it usually cost money to have a contractor come out and do this?

Hi Johnery, did you actually get that property since the post is 3 years ago? 

With my dreams of controlling a rental property next to me dashed due to poor home structure I started thinking this building used to be a home so why not flip it back to that and make some money off it!

Both are making money and have reasonable cap rates, a bit lower than I would like, however, not horrible Imo. 

I am actually.  

All you need is a team, :) Well and money LOL,  Lol, money I have, the team is the roadblock.

We actually were one of their first clients when they only had the dos professional version.  

I would check in with @Joseph Chiofalo they lend nationwide and focused on investors and they also have STR specific purchase programs that might be able to reduce the actual HELOC amount required.

I considered private money for purchase and rehab and refinance at a later time.