well if I ever make it to the Smokies to see what the draw is  I will rent a condo then :)  I am just guess but I suspect folks that go there want to be in the woods and hear the birds and maybe some local mtn views etc.. or some sort of privacy they never get at home out east were there is not very much public lands close to where they live in the big city. ????

I would only use the heloc if you plan on cashout refinancing one of the properties to pay it off once the rehab is complete. 

Once you get around 50 doors, then I would look at documenting policies and procedures.

However, much of our document and data collection was handled by loan analyst Taylor Vassey.

I've often found that just going right to the expert in the space is going to be the most direct source of info.

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

I have my notebook next to the area where I keep the paperwork, so it is easier to keep track of things. 

just like stock brokers in the day !!!

A relative who does long-distance real estate investing told me that I have to sign the final loan document and the transfer of ownership document in person.

From there, ask your spouse to review the document with you.