You can target properties that need light rehabs to start.

If your not "poor", you will invariably be somebody's "rich" and thus, a target for there woe's. 

.- Target Guest Persona: Developed based on guest traffic and behaviors, two most common guest types that travel to this market and what their likes and dislikes are.- Guest Feedback Analysis: Derived from guest reviews to pinpoint strengths and areas for improvement.- Amenities Overview: Shares % of most sought after amenities in each market- Design Trends: Trends observed in top-performing properties.- Top Property Links: Direct links to benchmark against leading properties in each marketLooking forward to your thoughts and suggestions! 

“The ability to attend to a task and stick to long-term goals is the greatest predictor of success, greater than academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, test scores, and IQ.

With a HELOC, determination, due diligence, and a bit of luck, I am confident that I will achieve success in this REI.

@Michael GondaIt ultimately comes down to what you want to achieve with the equity.

I'm particularly interested in strategies that could help me achieve financial independence as soon as possible.

NACA specifically does target "underserved" communities but there are other options out there as well. 

Connect with a real estate agent specializing in investment properties in your target areas.Good luck!

I've been doing due diligence on a few properties that I've targeted.