With a HELOC being around 9% I'd probably be paying more in interest than the money would make in the stock market.

You need income to qualify for loans, you can learn how to manage rentals well (something most landlords never do), you will figure out which communities/properties make the best investments, can earn an above-average paycheck, and may even find some investment properties before they hit the market.

Utilities included.Fully rented.For sale off market.

We invested $55,000 in key renovations, focusing on modernizing the interiors, improving curb appeal, and ensuring the property met market expectations.

I still am on the lists of all the major wholesalers and still show up to showings occasionally on properties that might have enough margin for me but have not purchased recently from a wholesaler.Just like Adrien says, they provide a service of marketing and negotiating contracts for you.

This market is huge.My only advise would be always searching for deals and running the number using the calculators the BP has.

Unless you spend money trying to find off market deals..

Plus, you already know the market, which gives you an edge.

This will make it a lot easier to manage, will cost you less than buying on the market and typically you can get 1:1 rent returns.

on the one hand, if you're happy with it, and you believe in this market, and this is what you wanted, great. the fact that you're asking the question shows that you're being thoughtful about it.with that said, it sounds like you're into the deal for almost $90K out of pocket, and so if you asked me if i would put $90K of my hard earned cash into a property to get $175 month, the answer is no.