So its a give & take game. 

I just was on BP's Real Estate Rookie podcast and talked about the small and mighty game plan. 

Keep in mind of the I/O(payments/period) and game plan on how fast you'd like to pay it down. 

That is an upfront game plan with numbers that should be somewhat fail proof if done correctly.Lastly dont forget that 85% of people who take out a HELOC end up doing a refinance within 3 years to consolidate into one loan. 

Starting out in real estate can be overwhelming, but with your background in flips, creative financing, and the Pace Morby community, you’re already ahead of the game.

I have a few lenders who do but they still require some money from the borrower so they have skin in the game.  

This strategy can be a game-changer for building long-term wealth, as it enables you to leverage your gains without an immediate tax hit.Example: Sell a rental property for $300,000, reinvest in a new property of equal or greater value, and defer capital gains taxes indefinitely.5.

Since most people who are not actively seeking a sale are not motivated to sell at anything other than a top of the line price, this is going to be a numbers game of x thousands of contacts for every potentially doable deal.  

We had been to lots of seminars and guru programs looking for a way to get into the real estate game. 

After 12 years in the furnished rental game, I'd say that is a pretty good sample size.