Good morning Carl, @David Krulac is right on the money. 

The six month cd isn’t the point my understanding is that I can’t just take out the HELOC, I need to actually use the money for my plan to work and a short term CD seemed safe and reasonable 

I haven't seen much said about them but I'm satisfied with what I've experienced.. they've made me money and I collect rent every month.   

They make their money off of real estate agents, but real estate agents are the worst people to make money off because they are highly unreliable and in and out of the business when the market changes.Their target should be the consumer with higher levels that they can subscribe too for data, since Zillow is linked to the MLS now which makes their data somewhere more reliable.

The Strategic Neighborhood Fund is pumping money into key areas, and it’s making a difference.

Something I wish I knew is how much money I would be investing.

The faster you pick it up, the faster money will roll in.

We have been able to save up some money for our first turnkey multiple unit building.

How much money do you have for a down payment for a new rental and how much can you borrow? 

Some properties actually lose money each month but gain value through appreciation.