But this is more evidence that continuous work by Army Corps of Engineers and Harris County Flood Plain management, and who-knows-what other agencies, is having some impact. 

:-) Let the search continue...........!

While a lease is for a set period, the lease would continue on a month to month basis unless either party gives at least 30 days notice to terminate, modify ore renew.

They have been extremely happy with the ROI and they continue to buy more.

If I flip it then I wouldn't have to worry about it, but if I hold it and rent it, I'd need to cash out the equity to continue investing.

I've just moved to the Boston area as I continue to work my profession in the US Air Force.

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That's okay, it's still building equity and I want to continue learning and pursue with buy and hold, cash flowing rentals.

The main thing is not to use the HELOC for long term funds because you don't want to continue paying the interest on it if you can prevent it.