In addition to reading the forums, subscribe to the podcast and listen to every episode.3.

I never bought the theory that some subscribe to, that renting is better than buying..

So depending on which thought process you subscribe to, you can hold onto your so cal property and cash flow all the way to and beyond retirement with what may likely be a class A tenant that rarely bothers you and pays their rent on time. 

Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts         2.

You subscribe to a credit/background check company, they use your credit card.Prospects pay you cash/check/Zelle/CashApp but not with credit card.Their authorization to conduct credit/background check in their application  for  your rental.

I've seen typical numbers of 1%-2% higher than your current rate.So unless there is something I am completely missing I don't subscribe to using a HELOC for anything long term. 

.#4, recommend leaving the system, but either stop the service or allow/require Tenant to subscribe.

Subscribe online to the local newspapers.4.

"The Economist" has had several articles in the last year about this topic, but it seems they're only available to subscribers, so it doesn't do any good to post links.Harry Dent has data in his next-to-most recent book (haven't looked at the most recent one) that shows US population peaking in about 2050.

Bottom line, Bawldguy, is probably fine if you subscribe to his strategy.