It's been great to see the growth and I think it will still continue to grow.

👀I expect to see a strong January if this trend continues

Wouldn't the equity I have play a factor in this?

If someone can get the SEC or another financial division to take notice then that could change the playing field dramatically. 

Looking forward to my visit in a couple weeks as we continue our research for an STR in the area. 

That has led them to continue to jack up rent prices and often, push out good tenants for the sake of an extra $100/month.

Quote from @Randy Achi: This is where a mentor would come into play big for you!

Play the long game and focus on rent and home price appreciation.

We are under contract on another right now, but it's an appreciation play.

A HELOC gives you flexibility since you can draw as needed and only pay interest on the amount you use, which might be useful if you’re not sure exactly how much you’ll need upfront.That said, it’s important to compare the interest rates between a HELOC and your expected returns in the stock market—if you’re making more in your investments than you’d pay in interest, it could be a good play.