I see that here in Dallas, and I was told by a realtor that investors only tie up their time and don't like to show proof of funds they can buy so they give the investors the cold shoulder.

Tomorrow isnt promised to anyone so enjoy the things that are here at the moment, live life to its fullest.This is the lil devil on my shoulder talking...LOL

I suppose it's due to the higher risk of default, more due diligence necessary, and foreclosure litigation falling entirely on the shoulders of the HELOC lender.

Also rubbing shoulders with cash buyers and learning this side of the market intrigues me, I suppose what I am asking is the pros and cons and how much I can expect to make in the orlando area as a real estate agent just starting out.

I am looking for any other general advice anyone can give me as to what to look out for because this is very big responsibility and weight being put on my shoulders if I go along with this.

You're much better off standing on the shoulders of giants.  

@Patrick Britton sounds like you are stressed to the max with those properties and offloading a few of those will take that weight off of your shoulders, right?

Yes, there's a place in the world for moral support, but there are far fewer people talking you off the ledge with sound advice than there are dreamers who are telling you "Oh yeah, those things sticking out of your shoulders look like wings to me - jump!"

It costs an arm, and half a leg, but at least you can remove the liability from your shoulders and make the tenants responsible for their usage.

I could see in the case of a TRI or FOURplex could shoulder the weight of 1 unit.