You tailor all this according to your unique needs.Real talk: How are you currently balancing your W2 and REI activities?

The purchase to cash flow ratio is much higher than majority of the states in the US but again not the only states.If you need any help or want to talk more REI feel free to reach out I have done a ton of business in both states and can walk you through pretty much anything.

Clear CommunicationA great contractor is easy to talk to and keeps you in the loop.

They also appreciate honesty and transparency so they can make decisions fast without any surprises.Some of the top skills that you can focus on are:Comping: Knowing your comps inside out is a must.Negotiation: Being able to connect with sellers and strike a good deal is huge.Networking: Relationships with buyers, agents, and other wholesalers are invaluable.Also, Get to know your local market being able to talk the talk in your area will help a lot.

I highly recommend going to meetups and talking to investors in person. 

Have you talked to him about it?

Talk to me if you want to find out why.

I talked to my lender contact and, as Kerry mentioned above, it's pretty uncommon that a traditional lender would offer a HELOC product on an investment property (non-primary home). 

You can get in and talk to the mayor or city council to get a feel for what is going on plus voice your opinions. 

so that's the type of thing I'm talking about.