Local Banks and Credit UnionsSometimes, local financial institutions offer innovative lending products tailored to the needs of their community, including renovation-focused HELOCs.2.

Should I leave as is and cover it with a mesh cover for $2800 (really considering this), put a new liner in for 8k (not including new mechanics), or just fill it (don't know the cost on filling at this time)?

Definitely a contributing factor as to why inventory is significantly higher.  

Hey @Theiborh Almanzar - now is a good time to actually speak with a lender about this and make sure you include your other 2 siblings into the conversation as well. 

It’s important to ensure that the borrowed funds are directly used for the acquisition or improvement of the rental property to qualify.Other Considerations:Equity Use: Ensure that the use of equity from Property A for Property B aligns with your long-term investment strategy and does not over-leverage your investments.Loan Terms: Consider the terms of any loan or line of credit carefully, including interest rates, repayment terms, and any potential impact on your cash flow.Conclusion:Leveraging equity from one investment property to purchase another can be a powerful way to expand your real estate portfolio.

We are going to convert our current primary into a rental, and it will likely cash-flow well enough (including capex, maintenance, vacancy etc.) to also cover the loan repayment on a $60K home equity loan amortized over 25 years.  

The strategies we cover include buy and hold, house hacking, fix and flip, REITs, short-term rentals, and real estate crowdfunding.

The amenities are fantastic (shopping, restaurants, activities, etc.)Cons: We are trying to get away from crime and other "factors" about LA that we dislike, and in many ways this city feels like a mini-Los Angeles (homelessness, crime, etc.).2.

Some benefits are you don't have to worry about the tenants not including their location if they email you from a different address and changing PMs won't require changing your contact info.  

If they can be compared what factors do I take into consideration?