Listen, we are all here to feed off of one another through experience, it counter productive to make remarks like that.

In terms of a 1031, it's definitely a productive strategy when used properly.

Don't just assume that product will be available or that you'll qualify.Always verify the numbers from Redfin/Trulia/Zillow.

By offering a superior product, competitively priced you can get more than your share of occupancy.

Have both options available and using the best product to much your underwriting goals is key.

@James Gleeson broker relationships are good and one piece of the puzzle but there are hundreds of brokers who already have their primary buyers for this kind of product of which there are many (buyers).

Inspections will include not just a physical inspection of the property, but also engineering assessments; environmental assessments; zoning and permit inspections; leases and service contracts and finances (3-5 years, preferable prepared by an accountant).   

I don't see where Huntington explicitly has a HELOC product for rentals, but they don't say "only owner-occupied" either.

If the numbers make sense and I make an offer and it goes into contract, at what stage do title, document and physical inspection take place?

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