I wrote an entire article on how to properly structure your cash/HELOC purchases HERE. 

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There are biggerpockets articles about this and from what I understand the terms can make or break a deal.

Whats a good time to connect with you on this topic?

Look forward to reading and listening to the articles and podcasts respectively!

If you are worried about the area, check crimes stats, read local news articles, check housing values, drive the area on Google, anything that will allay those fears.   

I will be attending my first meetup pretty soon and I'm very introverted. I want to talk to as many people as possible but do not know where to start. Does anyone have any general questions to ask to spark a conversat...

Thought I'd share this article so you can share it with them.https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2019/01/03/belief-in-homeownership-as-an-investment-is-far-from-dead/?

This article from Philly.com (http://www.philly.com/news/minneapolis-single-fami...) outlines how Minneapolis has started the journey to stop single family zoning in favor of multi. 

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