Hi Elliot,I have done JV's, private loans and heavy use of a HELOC in the past to finance my properties in Canada.

I used to be a heavy user (might still have an account actually), but migrated to Google Docs because of the more extensive integration across Google Apps.

That's where I try to start with heavy value add properties.

Say a re overnight addict dies there of OD?

Heavy tourist towns would not make for a good LTR property. 

However, after about a month of pretty heavy usage, I noticed the battery running down. 

Their deposit to loan ratio is too heavy on the loan side currently. 

They're a national full-service property management company with a heavy presence in Atlanta and the surrounding areas.

Also with the economy turning right now I would be very careful getting into STRs that do not also cash flow as a long term rental, or are in a heavy traffic vacation area such as Blue Ridge, Helen etc. 

I would find someone willing to live their for free and be the heavy.