@Jonathan B.On a reverse mortgage no, but if it’s going to foreclosure then it’s typically because it’s upside down / under water or there is no heirs.You could call the attorney and ask if they will let you know what the opening bid or payoff is on the property or do a case search on the county website and see the complaint as that will typically tell you the amount.

First-time investors should start with their goals, get pre-approved, network with locals, and maximize learning in forums by asking questions, searching for similar markets, and engaging with members.

Reinvest whatever money you save on taxes via depreciation back into more real estate or property improvements to continue increasing the size and quality of your portfolio.4.

I searched my email for the link when I downloaded but I fear it may have been deleted in junk mail.

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I am searching for help or advice on getting started and building this thing from the ground up.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area. 

I've used propstream, but I would like to find something that is just a pay per list, not monthly fee.Second, are there any tools that allow you to search for individuals that have owned multiple properties over a given period of time? 

Sure there are people who have done it but like Joe mentioned above is why your rate on HELOC is probably higher than your first mortgage so you'd only do it if your balance is really low and near the end of your term anyway so you're just getting it paid off quicker (like the last 1-3 years of payments left) becaues you want to get ride of the monthly payment and improve your cashflow now versus later.