Newbie seeking advice

[Preston Pearson]

Hello BiggerPockets, My name is Preston Pearson; I'm a newbie investor hoping to learn new ideas to build my income. I am originally from North Carolina and living in beautiful downtown Brooklyn, NY. I work in the aviation industry. I've learned a lot reading the BP blogs and forums over the past several months. I am looking for some advice on a single family property I recently purchased in my hometown in NC. Here goes: I recently purchased the home paying cash so the home doesn't have a mortgage( I got lucky). My plan is to rent the home. The property is in fairly good condition but the roof needs to be replaced. The question I have for BP is should I try to get a HELOC to fund the roof replacement or should I pay out of pocket then refi? Roofing estimates are ranging from $4400 - $6000. Any advice or recommendations will be greatly appreciated. Thanks BP, Preston