Using a Heloc utilizes the equity that is sitting dormant, it provides tax relief (once again check with your tax professional) as it is interest income, you can typically get a reasonable rate andlastly there is no out of pocket money.

I can't speak to the other markets you listed but they are typically compared to our market here so I imagine they're similar.

Similarly, the markets with the best initial cash flow typically have poor historical appreciation and rent growth.

Collections agencies typically take 30-50% of what they collect. 50-70% of something is better then 100% of nothing IMO.  

I'll typically pay to "boost" the listing on Facebook to get more exposure, which has proven to be worth the $5-$15. 

To answer your first question, since we warranty the purchase price less payments received, our performance warranty is only applicable until an investor's investment principle is no longer at risk (which is typically for the first 4 to 7 years from when they purchased a re-performing note).

I was not trying to be negative, but simply pointing out the world typically response to what you make of it.  

I am typically on top of things where I do not let anything sit when the City review comments come back.

Typically financing for investment properties are difficult if it's irrevocable.

But these do have drawbacks, typically in lower LTV, prepayment penalties, etc.