We have a blend of networking and education and bring in local speakers to discuss strategies and tips.My question is, how do I increase the attendance? 

Since a HELOC is like a credit card no entity vesting is allowed rates start prime + 3 (prime is 8.5 = 11.5%) 15 year amortization max 22%  When you blend the rate with your first payment it makes the cash flow VERY SKINNY. 75% SFR some 70% for attached units ltv on non owner cash out HELOAN second available as well nationwide.

Otherwise would recommend Bushwick or Ridgewood in Queens for a good blend of appreciation and yield. 

I am paying close to 6% on new commercial loans these days so you're blended rate is very nice.

Trying to take patterns that hold true over 20 years or 50 years and *assume* that the next 5 years will yield the blended average return of those longer timeframes isn't something I agree with.Okay, I'm ready to receive my virtual-flogging now...  

If you have functional builder-grade linoleum countertops that work but aren't pretty, in our market we can spruce those up cheaply with either Rust-Oleum or a custom-blended product similar to Rust-Oleum (we used the actual product I linked on our first couple and now we are custom-blending our own to give us more color options).

@Matt CamilliereI shoot for 1.5 (blend of your choices).In the Midwest the highest cash flow ones usually have lowest appreciation potential and highest risk (less desirable, declining areas) I think of it like the difference between risky stocks vs blue chip stocks that pay a more predictable dividend with a little lower appreciation potential.

If you acquired more property value, you can start an additional depreciation schedule or created a blended schedule. 

Otherwise just blend and extend. 

We have our own Puget Sound area here (it's called Austin) but other than that, there are major cities and mid-size cities where you can find a nice blend of cash flow and some reasonable appreciation.