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Trevor Hough Using multiple Lines of credit for renovating
30 June 2020 | 6 replies
Not any longer.FYI, HELOCs are better than Unsecured revolving debt such as credit card cash advances, when considering where funds come from, for use as down payment funds on new mortgages.
Jason Dasanjh Canadian lender roadblocks
26 April 2021 | 12 replies
Revolving credit(i.e. cedit cards, loc, etc) can add up very quickly because of how its calculated.  
John Humphries Looking for turnkey properties in Canada
24 December 2017 | 36 replies
For a turnkey company to exist and sustain, they need a market where there is positive [monthly] cash flow and enough inventory to work on in a revolving fashion.
Jovan Lewis How soon can I do a HELOC in Canada🇨🇦?
22 September 2020 | 13 replies
We can do refinance up to 80%, and from this 80% you can have up to 65% of revolving portion. 
Shaneice J. FHA, MULTI-UNIT PROPERTY, AND A LOW CREDIT SCORE walk into a bar
26 January 2016 | 26 replies
Be sure to maintain your current revolving credit lines and pay on time.In a few short months, you should see a rise in your scores.Hope this helps!
James Wise Why do people Buy Property in California
22 January 2025 | 203 replies
When I visit Manhattan, I'm amazed at how the world really seems to revolve around that city.
Account Closed Fixed rate on residential 4 family investment
23 January 2020 | 7 replies
But my investment investment property have a 5 year ARM and i want to get all of my investment propertys that have an adjustable revolving mortgage (ARM) out of my life.
William Mitchell Is it a bad idea pay off credit card debt with my 401k?
12 July 2021 | 51 replies
Moving the credit card debt from an unsecured revolving line to your house or borrowing or taking from your 401 is just masking the symptom.  
Aaron Kaminer Any Highly Successful Flippers In OKC?
2 July 2023 | 4 replies
., which I plan to eventually replace with full time real estate investment and business ownership.Currently, my real estate business initiative is to replace my current career’s active income stream with a house flipping active income stream.The next milestone would be to begin building a rental portfolio for a relatively passive revenue stream and long term wealth building.Current initiative goals: (24 month goals - Starting 01/2023 and ending 01/2025 )- Revolving 30 property/year flip routine.- $1Mil Cash on hand.
David Young Questions From a first time Investor
15 February 2025 | 14 replies
HELOC Basics:A revolving credit line secured by your home’s equityLow interest rates, but often variableDraw period (5-10 years) → Repayment period (10-20 years)✅ Pros: Lower interest than other loans, flexible access to funds, potential tax benefits⚠ Cons: Home is collateral, payments may increase, short repayment termWhen It Makes Sense:The rental property cash flows enough to cover HELOC paymentsYou borrow conservatively (avoid over-leveraging)You have a backup plan in case of market shiftsSafer Alternatives:Save a larger down paymentConsider seller financingPartner with another investorFinal ThoughtsWith your timeline set for November 2025, take time to research markets, build connections, and plan financing wisely.📌 Key Takeaways:Out-of-state investing can work but requires a solid local team.Use online tools like BiggerPockets, Rentometer, and Roofstock for analysis.A HELOC can help, but be mindful of risks and repayment terms.