I'm doing everything I can to learn about real estate investing (mainly via reading), and there are concerns I have about my future in this field, that I want some more clarification on, and better yet creative solutions.

The deal with Mattress Warehouse addresses antitrust concerns raised by the FTC, which has challenged the merger, fearing it would stifle competition and raise prices.Tempur Sealy expects the acquisition, combined with the divestiture, to solidify its market dominance, with over 2,800 retail locations worldwide.

Josh had a really serious health issue with one daughter and had to step back, and then sold the company.   

Does anyone have experience purchasing a mixed-use property on an auction site sold "as is" with a quitclaim deed? I'm wondering if outstanding mortgages, taxes, or violations carry over.
The auction states that the ...

Decent purchase price to rent ratioSome of the areas I'm looking into are:HaywardSan LeandroOakleyConcordPleasant HillBrentwoodTracyMantecaTurlockModestoSacramentoMy concern about some of the areas specifically in the Central Valley (often recommended here on BP) like Fresno, Turlock, etc, is that looking at numbers the appreciation doesn't seem to meet the mark for me (purchase price to rent ratio is decent, but equity isn't very good), so I'm generally focused more on the SF Bay Area.Any recommendations on cities or areas would be extremely helpful. 

of thousands of dollars in lost productivity, so the business is likely a lot less price-concerned than other residents. 

Perhaps  tailor some of your services to combat  those concerns. 

If I am a seller and want to sell , not need to sell I will sit and wait till someone hits my number , how they get the funds and what they pay in interest isnt my concern 

And I understand negative cash flow concern, the 80% ltv may help a bit. 

Until now, I had a great credit score, but I'm concerned that my increased debt might affect my ability to obtain a HELOC or a Home Equity Loan.A lender approached me, claiming they could help me secure a HELOC, but the encounter felt coincidental, making me feel vulnerable.