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

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

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

@Stuart UdisAll great comments, seems like putting skin in the game will be a reassuring factor for any potential investors.

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

There software can tract really small differences in what's presented and what it should be.

Real estate is a long term game and a lot of podcasts, reels, etc will show you examples of 25 year olds retiring from their 400 unit section 8 portfolio in Cleveland.

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

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.