It really depends on a lot of things, but the first thing to do is get square and current with any existing lines.

I am looking to refinance my duplex and set-up a HELOC/Line of Credit.

This application for Android is a great tool to keep your PM in line.

I covered the sewer line because I had 6+ months of cash reserves in my account but it basically wiped me out.

Do I sign the offer that I send to the listing agent, using electronic signature.Also do I sign the check that I will be scanning and emailing to the agent as well.check has a blank on the "pay to the order of" line because the agent doesnt know which title company it will go too, and i was thinking this could be a bit dangerous.

Drop me a line anytime. :)

For insurance, call your current insurance guy, if they're a full-line company.

Have you considered a home equity line of credit on your primary residence?

Things like roofs, water heaters, A/C units gone bad, tree roots in the sewer line, etc.Let's say this property rents for $1,000 / month.

At some point in my real estate research and study (such as it is), I had read some techniques to maximize your bottom line at a given address.