Also, providing value to others at a high level will pay off for you in the end if you stick with it.

More people moving to a city is more potential tenants. 

Central A/C is damaged beyond repair and needed to be replaced, which can't be done economically or with coopperation of the HOA and other neiighboring owners.

I found a house that I like to purchase in a great neighborhood and the exterior looks great for a 1922 stick built house.

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

3.5% down is offered through a FHA lender.

One more thing I should address:  Installing cameras inside of a residence with other tenants can be a HUGE legal violation.  

Purchase price: $275,000 Cash invested: $294,000 Sale price: $355,000 The property is a 2 bed 2 bath with a den and a 1 car garage.

We are currently in a n escrow for a new home, our own to live in.

Personally, If I could pull out a HELOC, I would use it to fix and flip which will typically make sense as you shouldnt be keeping the money out for that long and you can recycle it or pay it back and build off the capital that you got from. the flip.