Hello @Shunnel Williams,Sorry to hear of the challenges on your first deal.

and even then the return will be fairly low based on the risk you're taking on. 

Could anyone share advice or insights on the market here?

Both of our properties have about 100k in equity in them so we were thinking about using getting a HELOC on the duplex rental property and use that money for the down payment on the next property.

I have been trying to make sure I catch up on all the old threads and look like I missed this one.

Hi Dima, glad to have you on the forum! 

If you do decide on an area, please go visit and spend time in that area and get to really know it and the team you plan on working with before investing into it.

I went on to acquire several other credentials both before and after becoming a CPA, driven by my desire to master every facet of the profession.

we have investors who are trying to decide between long term rentals on new builds and short term rentals on new builds in midwest markets in urban adjacent core neighborhoods. how are yours performing?

.$130k debt on home including HELOC,  monthly mortgage & HELOC $1,155 month.