Consider whether an LLC is right for you—it can provide liability protection but isn’t essential for a single property, as personal liability insurance and an umbrella policy may suffice.

Every investor faces challenges, whether it's finding deals, securing funding, or managing rehabs.

Have met him personally a couple times and he is just a great guy all around. 

I use partnerships to help me fund my projects when it is hard to get financing.

You could put most of your funds in the stock market and access them when needed for a HML.

Quote from @Shayan Sameer: Hello,real estate investors,I have a question for those with experience pulling home equity to fund new investments.

I personally used Jon McGraw in the past and he is extremely knowledgeable in the field. 

He’s not a pushy salesman, and I’ve got a business partner who has worked with him for the last 10 years without any issues.As for your situation, I wouldn’t say it sounds like a Ponzi scheme, but I’d strongly recommend meeting with the fund sponsor in person and asking as many questions as you can.

I second this, I use rentredi for my personal properties and it makes life super easy.  

Right now you have $1,000 in cash flow that can be used to fund other projects (seed money), pay you in profit to supplement your lifestyle, or fill in any gaps for underperforming properties.