I use some mixed strategies to go on and off market, but I'm just generally curious what others are doing and finding that works for them?

It’s important to ensure you’re comfortable with these risks and consult a financial advisor.If you choose to use a HELOC, consider traditional financing or private loans as alternatives if you prefer not to risk your home.As for your first rental, markets in the Midwest and Southeast offer great opportunities with turnkey properties that are tenant-ready and appreciating.

My mum currently lives there, she is 80 and not very well, but you would also become a tenant in common and as such if you had the time you could profit 100% from the transaction, as I need cash urgently and am willing to heavily discount the asset.I am wondering if there is a market out there where someone wants to get a foothold in the London market by buying my part of the property.

Quote from @Brandon Croucier: That’s a killer loan if they are actually offering that.Seems extremely below market value as even primary mortgages are higher than this right now.I would beware of a bait & switch on this. 

Hi Max, I can speak about the Columbus Ohio market (as this is the market I specialize in) but yes, there is strong competition here and there are obviously some cash buyers and they will always have a slight advantage.

Each year, new design trends enter the market, and some others exit.

There's a lot of opportunities in your market.

I am slowly going crazy with how expensive Massachusetts is and I am leaning towards looking at cheaper foreclosure properties.I understand there is some risk to this but I am beginning to think this is the only option I will have because of how fast the market is growing.Thank you for any insight you may have!

Very solid market, been investing there over 10 yrs and the rents continue to climb! 

One I know is based in LA as that's a huge market of course..