Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Personally, I wouldn't use a heloc to then go purchase a primary residence, unless what you can rent the current SFH for enough to cover the current mortgage (assuming there is one on the property) and the heloc payments.

Property 1: Rent 2450/month negative $500 Equity $90,000Property 2: Rent 2250/month negative $600 Equity $100,000Property 3: just bought for 330,000Am I right the rentals are in your personal name(s)?

When I go to get more work done, I use the person that was fairly priced and met my expectations that first time, I do not shop around again for the lowest deal.

So rather than just market suddenly for 60 days when a property opens up, you're developing your personal brand all the time.

One year many pipes froze in our city, including one of our rentals and our personal residence. 

You should make one trip to the area for 3 days and network in person.

Looking to make new connections here.Are you looking for local community banking for lending and real estate related purposes or for personal checking and savings accounts?

I have real estate agent will consider this person to manage as well not sure yet. 

I am 100% ok with my w2 providing me income to maintain my life and grow a nest egg for the later aspect of life   Its been rewarding to see this transition personally.