Bham is a great market.

I haven't stopped my marketing campaigns, and suddenly I have several potential deals coming at me at the same time. 

I recd a bunch of marketing flyers from them last week

It’s important to ensure you’re comfortable with these risks and consult a financial advisor.If you choose to use a HELOC, consider traditional financing or private loans as alternatives if you prefer not to risk your home.As for your first rental, markets in the Midwest and Southeast offer great opportunities with turnkey properties that are tenant-ready and appreciating.

We hit the first shift of becoming a favorable buyers market.

I would keep it at "reasonable market rent" (whatever that means).

The 2 older adults would be the market.  

Off market and the new the owner used an agent so I reached out to the agent and made an offer How did you finance this deal?

We are in Sub-markets, which have led us to having a very small general contracting pool and can't find any contractors to keep up with demand.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.