Newbie from Leighton, PA area

[Neil Beeharry]

Hi all,

I'm just starting out in RE and looking to buy and hold single family units in the Leighton, PA and surrounding areas. 

Just completed my first rental purchase early summer, worked on updating it and now rented out. 

I have the adjacent property that is a complete fixer-upper and likely looking to rent out next summer. 

Depending on the success of those 2 units, looking to purchase additional units late 2017. 

i am trying to decide if it's better to use HELOC on the property or refi? what are the pros / cons for each approach?

i look forward to learning from all the great advice.

Many thanks, 

Neil