I think your questions are a bit to general and you are going to get even more general responses.

Collection agency turnover the case to attorneys rarely only when judgement is large and landlord is willing to pay heavy attorney fee, which can start at around $3000 for filing garnishment but even that doesn't go anywhere without a valid address of the tenant.

Is my only option a HELOC and can I even get one on this property thats rented.

@Jackson PudloIt will take time and energy to manage any property even with a property manager.

Even as a Foregin National you can still take out up to 75% Cash out depending on your citizenship. 

LOL people is funny when many of them invest without even opening an excel sheet. 

Never heard of a voucher tenant being responsible for maintenance and repairs, rental licensing fees, lead testing upkeep, cap ex, reserves, book keeping and tax prep......and even if you self manage, it takes up your time and should be treated as an expense because its taking away from your ability to earn income elsewhere. 

Yes, we meet the 1st Thursday each month for our main evening meeting and we meet the 2nd Saturday each month at 8am for Dealmakers Breakfast Club. 

Also, that idea might have been inspired by the recent jump in American purchases but we know that that was temporary in order to take advantage of the Golden Visa before it is phased out.I doubt even more that anything like this will make its way to Portugal anytime soon.

She walked away with $1,500 in hand, and we salvaged the deal, netting $8,500 in the process.That deal reinforced two crucial lessons: first, title issues can create unexpected hurdles, even in straightforward transactions.