Currently have a duplex I’ve been in 3 yearsMortgage 3.65% pmt $850Tenant pays $875Heloc $30k——monthly $291The issue I am running into isRates are so high right now and it’s a lot harder to find another that will cover full mortgage.Does it make sense to leave somewhere that it is full covered to go to one that is not?

Being highly analytical—perhaps to my own detriment—I recognize the need for guidance and support from a mentor to help me take the next step and actually pull the trigger on my first property. 

I would target high lien to value properties in class C/D areas that are owned by an LLC.The supreme court case Tyler v.

But if this is purely an investment, the high maintenance fee is a major concern.Now, let’s look at what happens in the next 5 years:Refinance After 5 Years: Assuming 4% appreciation, your property value will increase to $1,216,653.

It's definitely possible to get a loan as a foreigner but the rates will be high(er) and the downpayment required will be as well.

Especially when I saw the high rankings on Airdna for DFW and started to dig into the highest performing listings and sub markets around the area.

If you already have a high interest rate, consider a cash-out refinance with a fixed rate rather than a HELOC.A third option could be to sell.

Is this expected since interest rates are high and listing prices are subsequently dropping? 

I have used the same contractor for a few projects, so I'm getting a break on my price but 140k, seems to me, very much on the high side.

I had another person speak highly of New Western.