Since i had capital and had access to my commercial banks for the best rates possible on vertical and horizontal loans..

As a broker, I do have access to about 15 companies that do helocs on investments! 

Haverhill is another interesting area with reasonable home prices and a lot of municipal developments in the works (also the commuter rail and easy access to major highways).

They are not for everyone; if you have access to knowledge, contacts, money, and properties, you don't need a mentor.  

Yes , I was hoping I would have enough to start my real estate journey in LA but Im starting to see it might not be as accessible as I thought 

If you’ve got strong tenant demand, proximity to top employers, or even access to public transit, you’re laying a solid foundation.

Equity is your frozen cash that you access as it grows to build your portfolio 

Hey everyone,I’m a real estate investor looking to build stronger relationships with agents to access off-market deals.

This would allow you to access some cash for other purposes ( Tax Free) because a refinance is not a taxable event.

I had an experience with a terrible tenant who reported me for a bogus claim but by making the claim it allowed me to gain access needed to get photos of the condition of the property, and then the tenant refused to allow maintenance people in which really helped prove my side of the situation.If possible, explore alternative dispute resolution options like offering the tenants a cash-for-keys agreement.