I'm looking into a 1st Position Heloc for my rental property in CT.

If it does vest, then the 2nd isn't currently $8k and the paperwork could further help your case.Other option is to completely ignore the equity in your residence and look for creative financing on the property you want to purchase. 

The most reliable method to locate liens and their positions is to conduct a title search through a title company.

@Vijay Radhakrishnan Thank you so much for the positive feedback. 

How do others manage to create positive cash flow from MF properties with debt?

@Louis Hamilton,If a HELOC doesn’t work, you might consider these options:1.

Several of the contractors offer helical piers but don’t seem to think they’d be a more cost effective option - we can directly ask about this again.  

The more cash on hand the more options.

We’ve found a great option for us in Tennessee with a cabin (currently used as a str) and a mobile home.

FHA gets a bad rap because sellers and many agents think it's only for people who don't have the money so if I had 20 percent, but wanted to use FHA, I would present a proof of funds with my offer showing I have more money, but am using the FHA as a financial option so I can get an investment property as well somewhere else.