I use Monarch for personal purposes, they use 3 aggregators, and I've had no problems staying connected to all my accounts. 

For my personal properties, I design the mortgages so that I'm just above cash flow neutral. 5% of the gross income is a good number I shoot for above neutral.

We keep seeing conflicting views but my personal experience with buyers indicates that the outlook is positive.   

Imagine turning your investment into a personal getaway when it’s not booked—sounds way better than a condo-hotel in Vegas, right?

However, I am running into a consistent issue - currently I am using REIPro's built-in skip tracing software, but it seems a decent amount of the numbers this program pulls are disconnected or are not the right person (I.E.

I know someone who ahd a loand written at 10% from years ago and now they said a state is requesting more info on the loan because it was above usury laws and they may have to cut a check back to that person.

You turn right and people willing to sell below market value chase you.You turned left.So you complain to your favorite Guru that you are not getting much luck with your mailers calls and texts.3 guesses what EVEY PERSON on Bigger Pockets is going to tell you?"

Their track record is impeccable, and my personal experience with them has been nothing but success, especially for my note buying clientele. 

Personally I only use my HELOC on short term projects like flips, new builds and BRRRRs where I know I will be replacing the capital within months.You may be better off waiting a year and save up more cash or liquidate your index funds if the returns on a property will be better.

Being able to drive by your properties frequently to see them in person (even if you have a property manager) can provide consistent peace of mind.