So this is not my story but my business partner.

I'm looking for valuable replies, not for aimless replies to stoke the ego of the one leaving it.Thank you.

This was a turn time of about 3 months. 

That is why in most cases a Heloc versus a "Cash out Refinance" for example can be a bad choice.You may or may not know but Heloc "Can NEVER be used as an asset or a PITI reserve which is required in 99% of investment property purchases.

I appreciate this advice.

If the home is listed with a realtor and you have a realtor then you can check the following:1.

Joining these can provide valuable networking opportunities and possibly lead to finding a mentor who aligns with your goals.Additionally, consider reaching out on forums or social media groups dedicated to real estate investing.

Check out this chart: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% Source: Fair Isaac CompanyMake sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.Metro Detroit has 132 cities, the City of Detroit 183 Neighborhoods, which we’re analyzing and classifying.

Hey @Shaun Beck - we host a monthly meetup called the Cashflow Breakfast Club, you should check it out!

But I don’t use them for the credit/background check, just advertising.