I'm selling properties and doing 1031 exchanges and looking to invest in free and clear TIC (tenant in common) properties so I don't have to manage them.

Two of the common areas of concern for HELOCs I see out there is the 10 year maturity date and the adjustable rate.

@Peter Buccowich having cracks in your walls is pretty common here. 

The basement is composed of concrete block topped with common brick above ground level into wood framing.

Hi Dan,Real estate is fast-paced game and you need to be able to submit your offers quickly and confidently without waiting around for an inspector or a contractor to walkthrough the property and give you an estimate.Contractors are extremely busy right now, and it often takes several days (or even up to a week) to get an estimate back.You obviously can't wait a week in order to make an offer on a property, so you really need to be able to put together an estimate yourself without a contractor so you can submit an offer and get the property under contract before your competition.Unfortunately, if you don't have any experience with construction costs it can be nearly impossible to confidently put together an estimate, so here is the process I recommend for learning the process of estimating rehab costs:#1 Read 'The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs'First, you need to build a foundational knowledge of construction, inspecting properties and putting together a detailed SOW.JScott's 'The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs' is a great resource for new rehabbers to learn how to Estimate Repair Costs on 25 common rehab repairs.https://www.biggerpockets.com/store/the-complete-g...#2 Explore Lowes and Home Depot to Learn About Material PricingTake a tour through Lowes and Home Depot (or their websites) and look at finishes materials and fixtures that you will consider using in your rehab projects.

@Justin Heacock this is all too common and it is NOT something that just popped up "because of covid".  

@Michael CoteIf the property is owned as tenants in common(TIC), the rental activity would be reported on each taxpayer's return based on their interest in the TIC.

She said she was desperate for a rental and, besides, this scammer told her he was doing "God's work" as a missionary (blah, blah, blah; a common ploy used around here) so of course she believed him.What I'm seeing (at least in my neck of the woods) are increasingly desperate people looking for a rental they can afford.Gail

So I have rooming in my home can I put a camera in the common area of my home?

Have great insurance, don't have health and safety violations, and communicate quickly.