If you choose to go with this strategy you could complete your exchange and immediately do a cash out refi.

That’s okay—what’s important is understanding the "why" behind your investment decisions.While your accountant’s suggestion is a great starting point, make sure investing aligns with your own goals and situation—not just because someone else is enthusiastic about a particular strategy.

Buying in your backyard eliminates so much for you.What strategy do want to follow?   

I’m looking to expand my portfolio more quickly and am particularly interested in trying seller financing as a strategy.

Does this strategy utilizing HELOC really work on saving money and paying off mortgages much quicker?  

And finding a home that needs a good renovation and mixing it with these other strategies really helps.As far as areas go, easier to cashflow on the outer suburbs of Raleigh and on the Durham side of the triangle.

With $50k, you likely have enough to get started, especially if you target lower-cost markets or use a strategy like house hacking.

From a buy to rent perspective, in Dubai is that a good strategy.

Ditto on Start with Strategy!

Look at their marketing strategy.