I'm new to the real estate game and have heard a lof of good things about Propstream and Dealmachine.

And then your REI income matches your W2 income the first time etcTo your question: equity is the name of the game.

During this last cycle it’s been a game of musical chairs, sponsors have been able to raise rents and flip deals quickly to the next buyer because of an insatiable demand and an abundance of capital.

That is an upfront game plan with numbers that should be somewhat fail proof if done correctly.Lastly dont forget that 85% of people who take out a HELOC end up doing a refinance within 3 years to consolidate into one loan. 

We talked about the pros and cons and he said I had to meet his partner, Ron who is a part owner in a CrossFit gym and sits on the board of a sports marketing and gaming company.

Very nice suburb area outside of Dallas and I'm very much ready to get in the real estate game!

Keep the risk in check so you will not be taken out of the game. 

I agree with you and @Doug Smith because I been laughed away enough to realize that aint the game anymore. 

I enjoy college football, video games, and lifting weights. 

This is my first personal mortgage so I'm trying to learn the game.