I also have access to a relatively substantial amount of HELOC money, we keep it as a safety net, but would it be wiser to draw that down and use that for the down payment?   

The substantial upswing in demand is driven by a need for indoor and outdoor space met by record lo w mortgage rates and a wave of millennials who were on the verge of buying — all competing for fewer and fewer homes on the market.

They have more capital, clout, political influence, and staying power than the rest of us, yet they would prefer to acquire existing parks than build new.

Still in progress but have one unit rented at a substantial increase from the previous tenant.

The line wouldn't be substantial but would be a good way to pay down your CC debt.What is this house that you are moving into that you don't have to pay for?

If you have substantial upgrades, give them a list of those, but small things aren't worth adding to your list. 

I can tell you that living in Union City, NJ (20mins from Newark) I can't really find anything at those higher price points that would allow me to live rent free, at least not without putting substantial money down, but that's my numbers, yours maybe different.

The house was built in 1955 and has a substantial addition.

Hello, i currently own two properties in Sherbrooke, the tax rate is supposedly 1.13% (based on the appraised value of the property). https://wowa.ca/taxes/sherbroo...however, my property tax bills are substantially higher. one of my properties is appraised at $184,200, and the tax bill is $2,556/year (not including school tax). the other property is appraised at $149,900, and the tax bill is $2,736/year. the properties are a duplex and triplex respectively. does anyone know why the tax bill is much higher than the supposed tax rate (actually i'm not sure of that 1.13% number, i just grabbed it off the link above). thanks

Because people allow their political biases to influence their investing decisions.