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

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. 

It really is a minefield out there.I know everyone likes the convenience of the web, and they are tired of hearing it, but this really is a business based on relationships, not online anonymity.

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

I have been BRRRR-ing in Milwaukee since 2009 and while it got progressively harder to find deals the game really changed after 2020.

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

Definitely not clueless just watching the game from the sidelines.

This strategy can be a game-changer for building long-term wealth, as it enables you to leverage your gains without an immediate tax hit.Example: Sell a rental property for $300,000, reinvest in a new property of equal or greater value, and defer capital gains taxes indefinitely.5.

I have a few lenders who do but they still require some money from the borrower so they have skin in the game.  

That being said real estate investing is typically a long game and with just 2 years under your belt you’ve just started.