I'm hoping taxes/insurance aren't part of the loan so that I can put some credit cards to work and leverage rewards etc.Also, I've seen 1st lien Home Equity Loans, but not 1st lien HELOCs; hoping that product exists, at least via credit unions etc. 

Others don't want to & elect to have it done via video call.

Hi Scott, I requested to join the group via link you provided. look forward to attending if my schedule permits.  

Gained capital via the assorted down payments.

The flooding damage cost about $10,000 to repair, and now we've been going back and forth via our property manager to settle the claim with the insurance company.

I have a friend that recently purchased a 6 bed 3 bath property there and uses it as a short term place via Airbnb.

Wish finding properties via wholesalers was automated and included a true value calc

I'm looking at getting into the world of property management via a franchise.

Although BiggerPockets has some good ones, most of them are hosted via websites like Meetup or EventBrite. 

Know your boundaries and work on delivering an excellent service to your best clients/referral partners.