Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

They should know more than the people at a big box store and be able to recommend a good one. 

@Randy Person Do you have any recommendations for Property managers in Greene County?

I highly recommend them to handle all the business structuring. 

Hi Kwanza,Bay Tek (650-204-1512) would be a great starting point, but I’d also recommend reaching out to Adler Builders (650-398-9030) and Mission Home Remodeling (415-855-7269) for comparable bids.In San Francisco, you’ll need a licensed General Contractor (GC) to pull the necessary permits.

Any recommendations of a good realtor who understands the needs of an out-of-state investor who works the Lorain area of OH would greatly be appreciated.

Highly recommend you DM @Samuel Eddinger and buy him lunch to pick his brain!

The goal of a HELOC is a quick line of credit to either refinance or sell and pay back the HELOC as soon as possible.PS - I would recommend taking a look into the Columbus Ohio market, there's tons of 1% rule deals still within the 120-180k price point with amazing appreciation potential.

My recommendation would be different if you were a high-income earner or if you wanted steady equity growth.