@Ankit Maheshwarii don't have experience with these companies, but what anyone says or does or promises or emails is irrelevant. 

The HELOC would act as en emergency way to tap into their equity if needed - as long as they don't spend it unwisely!

My problem i is my market is super expensive if I stay in the nyc area and I don’t have the confidence since I don’t have any actual experience to invest out of state do you guys think paying off my mortgage would be more beneficial than looking for more rentals .

I don't think so.

Foundations actually don't come up that much in Chicago.... so many awesome brick properties.

I don't know if you'd find those people on Airbnb or VRBO from my experience - depends on area.

While I can’t speak directly to the best STR spots in Houston, I firmly believe the College Station area is worth considering.

While not everyone's going to create an Airbnb out of a 6-ton potato, her story does seem to have lessons for new STR investors. 

Owner/Occupants want function and style.Investors perhaps more numbers focused...probably want numbers to work day 1.Owner/Occupants....they'll stretch to make the numbers work....what can we cut to make our dream home work for us.Personally I don't think either thinks about exit strategies too much or maybe even not enough.I would say Owner/Occupants way way more focused on cosmetics and less about maintenance. 

I’m looking for insights on how to put together a deal with the following details:Asking Price: $260KMarket Value: ~ $265KProperty Details: 3 bed / 2 bath / 1,400 sq. ft.Days on Market: ~100Loan Type: VA Loan (Attempting a VA Loan Assumption)Mortgage Balance: $200KThe ChallengeThe seller is behind on mortgage payments, and while I don’t have an exact amount, the agent mentioned it’s over $20K.