For example, if you have $130K in equity, you might get $100K-$110K available in a HELOC.Look for a fixed-rate option for the HELOC to avoid rising rates.

It's a real estate investment association in the central florida area.

Setting up direct bookings is a great way to avoid platform fees!

If you can avoid asbestos, lead, and old mechanicals you can get a great property. 

My current situation is, in part, a result of playing it too safe and avoiding risk altogether.

Late payments, property damage, and evictions are avoidable when you have a PM who knows how to find reliable renters.I encourage you to seek out a property management company that emphasizes tenant screening and uses modern tools for verification.

Conversely, On homes I have wanted to expand,  I have removed closets from bedrooms in order to label these as studies or offices, so that I could build additions that are labelled "bedrooms" (customized to my needs),  in order to avoid the requirements of expanding a 2 car garage to a 3 car garage (a local requirement when building beyond 4 bedrooms).  

You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.

This will also allow you to avoid taxes on the sale.

Quote from @Kolby Knickerbocker:  Have you considered building here in Central Oregon or an STR here?