Not sure the demand for your auto job or what it would pay but if you are looking at getting into real estate investing I would suggest trying to find the highest paying job you can in that field.

Cheap at twice the price.Squeeze what you can in November when the lease matures.

Everything you can in tenants name, except water.

I agree with being a wholesaler can teach you a bit more than being a licensed agent can in terms of creative acquisitions and creative financing.

I've seen tons of roofs infested with moss with a nice big fat zinc strip at the top.

Everyone always loves to talk about the great cash flow of asset-based businesses (like trucking) but they always conveniently forget about the depreciation and CAPEX, which often leads to a big fat nothing on exit.  

It is like asking a fat guy how to lose weight.

There is also amazing Hiking and fat-tire biking. 

It may impact your credit score which can in some cases impact what you pay for insurance-- but I would be surprised if a HELOC was a big enough hit to cost you more in insurance

unfortunately, all avenues will be exhausted and you could end up in an asset fat; cash slim situation which is not good for you or family.