Places that used to be on the market for days are now sitting vacant for around 30 days. 

With the luck of the market, I benefited and realized that real estate is what I would like to do long term.

I have seen identical properties next to each other with one producing $63k and the other $140k and the only difference is who is managing it (including self managers).

Eric,First off congrats on making the move into the REI world. 

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Virginia Beach.

Purchase price: $248,000

3BD, 2.5BA, 2 Car Attached Garage, SQFT 1,680

So I was just wanting to get opinions on the best way to leverage the equity and heloc I have?

For example: 50 years ago a brother and sister sell a property BUT ONLY the broker signs the deed at closing.

It's a fight until that point.A good way to find a good attorney is to go the next tax sale. 

I’m looking to purchase a duplex in Charlotte, with one unit being turn-key and the other in need of repairs.

In California, if I want to sell my share of an inherited home to a family member through owner financing, is it possible to charge zero interest, say through a ten year pay back period or is there a minimum interest rate requirement?