Hey BP,I'll be quick since I don't want to waste anyone's time.

I will say that during that time, the HELOC interest rates were very low.  

I saw dealmachine looks cool but the reviews from others here on BP have not been positive so I have stayed away for time being.

@Michael LabudzkiWhat category of commercial real estate are you considering?

I am a new investor looking for opportunities to invest in real estate, especially wholesaling, rental properties, and fix and flip.

Do you sell / buy real estate in Mexico personally? 

We pride ourselves in keeping the forums positive, helpful, and focused on real estate (please, no politics, religion, etc.).

They also benefit from strong schools, which can be a huge draw for long-term tenants.While you may not achieve high cash flow immediately in these areas, the property values and rents tend to appreciate steadily over time, aligning well with your goals.

Try to anticipate other potential avoidable situations with a follow up inspection to assess the Locksmith’s work and ask your tenant(s) if you can also use the time to assess for other issues such as unchanged HVAC filters, leaky pipes, working shutoff valves, working smoke detector batteries, properly working downspouts, clogged dryer vents, evidence of water damage from leaking roof, etc,etc,etc.

@Cody Caswell depreciation, mortgage interest, insurance and one time expenses(non recurring) are considered add back expenses.