I have a local bank who just allowed me to open a $200,000 HELOC on it with no fees.Option 1: I can keep the house and rent it out.

., the destruction threshold); which Property characteristics the destruction threshold percentage applies to, such as market value, assessed value, replacement cost, or unit count; for Properties with multiple buildings, if the destruction threshold percentage applies to each building, or all buildings as a whole; the replacement cost to rebuild per current requirements for zoning, and land use; the Property’s continued marketability, and economic viability; the amount and type of Borrower-maintained insurance coverage required per Part II, Chapter 5: Property and Liability Insurance, Section 501.02C: Ordinance or Law Insurance; insurance loss proceeds payout, compared to increased rebuilding costs, including from building code changes, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, and the municipality's local zoning requirements (e.g., green compliance for new buildings, etc.); the sufficiency of estimated insurance proceeds from ordinance or law insurance and other coverages to repay the Mortgage Loan in the event of partial or full casualty, or condemnation; and for a Tier 3 or Tier 4 Mortgage Loan, if requiring execution of the Limited Payment Guaranty (Form 6020.LPG) would mitigate the risk of the as-rebuilt Property not supporting a Tier 2 Mortgage Loan.

.- Property Management:Managing properties remotely often requires hiring a property manager, adding to your costs.- Increased Travel and Communication:Regular visits and long-distance coordination can increase both time and expense.- Legal and Tax Complications:Navigating different state laws and tax regulations can be complex and confusing.Out-of-state investing can be a great way to grow your real estate portfolio, but weighing the benefits against the potential challenges is essential.

Any agent who has worked with investors or owned their own rentals would have a good idea of the costs of maintenance and repair.

There's no statutory restriction. 

Insurance brokers said no due to my name not being on the deed until after redemption. 

However, due to unexpected construction costs and delays, the project is now at break-even.

If the property contains a residential structure, you can do any necessary repairs to make the property habitable (but not upgrades) and the VALUE (not the cost) of those repairs is an additional charge if there is a redemption.

I also own a small renovation company that has operated in my are for nearly a decade. so my rehab cost on a property would be much more cost effective than hiring outside contractors.

There’s no tax or inheritance advantage.