Get reliable internet service and pay for the highest speed they offer.

I'll also get myself up to speed on cash on cash return on the down payment.  

Once these are complete we'll be moving full speed ahead on the regular repairs.

If he is very involved, you should look at it as buying a book of business and name recognition, as you should not expect the inner workings of the company to stay the same once he's gone. 

It is a good idea to get educated now and to start looking for a market so you be up to speed before you get there. 

Do you want speed or are you really rate sensitive etc...Lots of questionsStephanie

Depending on your exit strategy, there can be many ways to obtain wealth…including the 15-year mortgage strategy that builds up equity quicker with less interest accruing over time, and being able to speed up the process of having higher rent returns as well by paying down the principal quicker.

Use the rents from the rentals plus the income from your job to increase the speed of paying that interest only heloc off.

I'm leery of the higher cost aspect but intrigued by the speed and easier approval process.

I am excited, but I am currently working on getting up to speed with ideas, concepts, do's and don't's, before just jumping in with both feet.