This is from the BP rental calculator and is exactly what I'm wanting to see, just with extra payments each month. 

Of course the high crime statistics cannot be ignored in these cites, however I'm planning to buy only in the nicer/low crime neighborhoods which hopefully eliminates most of the crime risk.I was wondering if any of you could provide feedback on comparing these 3 cities.

In fact, even with my extensive experience, I choose to have all my properties professionally managed.Here's why:Tenant Selection Is CriticalThe most valuable service a property manager provides is selecting reliable tenants.

I do intend to stay close to home - but home provides only annual opportunities and I’m looking for year round possibilities with tax deed properties. 

Alternatively, construction loans can provide staged funding for significant renovations but require more documentation.If you’re holding the property long-term, consider refinancing into a DSCR loan after renovations.

This designation doesn’t cost extra or give the manager access to insurance payouts but ensures you and the property manager are aligned during incidents, such as tenant lawsuits or insurance claims.

Happy to connect and chat to provide further insight! 

I will provide an update when I hear back or have substantial resolution to my issues.

Any lender should be able to easily do a HELOC for you (provided your credit is OK), but a local credit union will likely give you the best deal. 

Here is a link that provides fantastic information on the turnkey investing option from BP.