If you haven’t already, take a look at the 18.6-year real estate cycle and where we currently stand.

.- at year 7 if value appreciated a lot, can i do a HELOC on it and use that HELOC to pay off the balloon - probably not due to lien being secondary etc on helocYes on the HELOC, but it would probably be easier just to refi and pay off the seller, and cash out more money too.Hope that helps and good luck!

I changed my major from Accounting to Real Estate back in 2018 when I was attending Glendale Community College.

Investor-focused stats on the Sarasota and Manatee County real estate market.- How much of a buyer market are we in?

Hi @Michael Goddard what are your real estate goals?

I didn't have enough space in the Title:Novations where the investor uses a Limited Listing that puts them as the primary contact for scheduling showings, receiving/accepting offers and negotiating are brokering without a license.Novations where the investor actually hires a real estate broker to handle the aforementioned for the seller are not included. 

Quote from @Jesse Scheidel: When setting aside money for Capex, Vacancies and maintenance, should you use multiple bank accounts?

@Ned Carey,A solo 401k is not subject to UBIT on leveraged real estate only.

I am not from real estate background and have been referred to bigger pockets by friends.

Neither of those pencil out.I think you'd be wise to save the money and find your own leads.