Is in there, but a great thing you can do now is get your "core 4" figured out - agent/lender/manager/contractor - obviously you can adjust this and do one of the pieces yourself (self-manage for example) or don't need a contractor if you do only turnkey etc but getting this nailed down early is key

." - I don't owe you or a self proclaimed "*****" any explanation.

And I wouldn't expect them to, it's a self inflicted thing.

Additionally, you may wish to speak with a CPA as to whether or not becoming an S Corp is the right decision – they can assist with reducing self-employment taxes.

Really about growing a strong portfolio of solid deals.Now that being said, if you are a high income earner, well qualified, and can't find reasonably good deals: (i) you can connect with a well connected real estate agent for off-market deals; (ii) you might do a very narrow cost-effective cold call or letter writing.

Quote from @Armell Mayers: Started out 4 years ago not knowing anything about Real Estate and have been self-taught till this day!! 

Are you looking at self managing or putting into a management company?

I have many questions about this topic - moving from self-managed to PM - I'll post something separately on this topic. 

@Jonathan Vinas Operating a self-managed STR in North NJ or the Catskills is feasible with careful planning.

While I don’t yet have personal experience with a HELOC, I’ve thought about this one for my self many times.