I house hacked both the properties I have and thought I should put them into LLCs for liability purposes, did not realize that I would have trouble getting a HELOC in the future.

Does this strategy utilizing HELOC really work on saving money and paying off mortgages much quicker?  

Making money and keeping money are not the same thing. 

We all assume this isn’t a house you’d buy with your own money.

That will allow you to better place your money in areas you know can succeed whether it be in the arbitrage or ownership space.

Many would suggest against RE investing using retirement money but if you go into low risk opportunities it can be a powerful diversification method.

I'm not sure if that would bring in enough money but it would certainly make things easier financially speaking while you built up your real estate portfolio. 

So should your facilitator.4) As a trustee, you can now write a check or wire money into any investment that follows retirement plan rules (no artwork, collectibles, alcohol, insurance, etc., and no disqualified parties).

But the competition is high so cash flow or even break even can be an unphill battle unless you're willing to put money into the property.

Money talks and BS walks.