Take the top 5 stocks in the S&P out of the equation and see what the P/E ratio is.  

Just PM me your e-mail.It NEVER was about the HELOC - that's only one option.

Also, having the ability to write offers, e-sign them and put together offer packages with all the forms you need....isn't that a value?

Go find the current Price/Earnings ratio P/E for the stock markets. 

It just shows up on your schedule e like a regular property.Other benefits are: limited liability/asset protection, reasonable minimum investment ($100k usually).Note that these do have risks just like any real estate and they are only available to accredited investors.

(the amount of learning/education I complete in the next few months may influence the price and market location as I research potential deals and cash flow opportunities)E.

Quote from @Derrick E.: To answer one of your questions, I doubt you will ever find someone willing to give a loan in 2nd position on an investment property. 

For sure PG&E requires this for gas and electric, and I think most jurisdictions require it for water and sewer as well. 

. #3: onshoring base-line manufacturing (a) creates more employment opportunities for both skilled and unskilled labor (b) creates more employment opportunities of jobs that elevate and train unskilled too skilled labor  (c) raises base-line wages and benefits via competition for unskilled labor (d) elevates the entire economic chain via more domestic circulation of $ and (e) less exporting of USD #4: stopping illegal immigration defends and protects legal immigration.

Quote from @Scott E.: I love where you mind is at and how organized your post/plan is.