Also, some of you will need a little pushback against Naysayers who will encourage you to stick with your Qualified Plan.] 

Hey there is someone in the house, maybe I should knock on the door and ask them a few questions...like are they planning to sell the tennis court? 

Our portfolio currently cash flows, but cash flow isn’t our top priority right now since we plan to use this portfolio to supplement our retirement in 12 years when I leave the Army.My biggest challenge is committing to an out-of-state market.

When you sell, interview as many as you need until you feel very comfortable with the one you decide to work with.real estate is a big investment, and for me it's long term, I don't want to have buyer remorse because someone isn't as knowledge as I like.when I was younger,  I was more willing or less experienced,  today I want the same level of knowledge as I offer when I help someone with their tax planning or when I prepar their taxes.....Show me your high level of knowledge,  you are hired.

I plan to use a HELOC but would be interested in the thoughts of others in BPs on this approach or recommendations if there are other ways to financing that I should consider.

I'm in the market for entity config and tax planning/prep.

Much of it based on defense spending that will likely increase as assets are moved from Colorado to Alabama to include the Space Command HQ.

Nor can they see any construction plans to assess true value.

I was told by another investor that I will run into a seasoning problem, but i don't see how if i don't plan on refinancing.

I have gotten two very good clients that way.. this way I dont spend a dime on marketing they come to me :)