@Tom StevensonHELOC money is extremely expensive - if you buy something that is 100% financed, either entirely with the proceeds from the HELOC, or with HELOC money for the down payment and a conventional loan, you will lose money.

You can make SFR work but extremely tough in traditional sense.

But the ones that aren't stopped right away and get a head on them, when close to an urban area, with wind like this, will cause extreme devastation. 

Thanks Zach, I totally agree.Here are some things that keep me extremely optimistic about the build, when I have moments of frustration:-My initial expectation of value was ~340k.  

Prices will be extremely high - I don't think most investors are buying in these areas unless you have a lot of money and plan to house hack.  

I have two vacancies in two different markets and it has been extremely slow despite the positive feedback and price. 

Thanks in advance.Hi Vhernadette, the truth is replacing a $500k salary in just a few years is extremely ambitious, even for someone with the right mindset.

Buying hood properties with what is basically credit card debt in today’s market is so extremely high risk it borders on recklessness.

So everything has to be as extreme as possible.

Also noticing the amateur one's being immensely stubborn and extreme gatekeeping.