They are all really expensive but if it results in acquiring a large asset (or many), it is an investment I will gladly make.

Also in my market owners pay the water bill. 

You are typically paying retail or higher for turnkey so can't expect much appreciation growth in the near term and cashflow on paper vs reality are 2 completely different things.

Stowe is more expensive, but commands a higher nightly rate and Stowe is busy year round, with the slow seasons being only November and April. 

Some of my key takeaways were: 1. have a detailed contract outlining the terms, timelines, and expenses associated with the project.

just be cautious when it comes to using these. ensure you've got a plan to pay that balance back in a relatively quick fashion as most HELOC rates can fluctuate which could make the numbers suddenly not work. i've leveraged mine in instances where i'm doing a BRRR and i want the deposit for a private money loan. i'm not using it as my downpayment and leaving it out there for a long period of time. 

I would have to pay that off as my brother manages and makes the payments for the property.

When the owner sells, you pay Blanket a referral fee.

Recap: Tenant didn't pay rent for a few months, and we ended up in court, agreeing to a 12 month arrears payment (per courts).Today tenant received a DCA EPP Payment for 6 months into the future (May->Oct).

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