I had a friend tell me he formed his in a different state because they had more lenient laws and regulations.

You manage well your asset will last through bad eco 

Just tell them to be your friend :) 

Existing relationship with a realtor (good friend) ) who helped a brother out.

You you can't imagine my delight when I discovered that in tenant friendly New Jersey a holdover tenant can be charged twice the previous rent!

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I made friends with the guy across the street and he said he has a dog. 

We would like to get a HELOC and buy another property with a combination to what we have in savings.My question is that who, where on BP can anyone direct me to my best Real Estate friendly HELOC bank.

Im currently living in BCN, originally from Valencia, i've invested in some BRR with a couple of friends.

The time spent talking with an investor friendly agent and asking a lot of "what if" type questions is invaluable.