I also recommend that you check out your local Real Estate Meet ups on Meetup.com to find local suitable mentors.  

I am content with breakeven, as my main objective for this specific property is to pay down the mortgage and hope for appreciation.I will look into HELOC, which seems more suitable for short term loans.I haven't looked into Pennsylvania yet.  

If you find a suitable abandoned building with property tax payments at least three years in arrears, the program could allow you to rehab the property and have the municipality lawyers clear and transfer you title.

Portland has a limited amount of zoning suitable for grow spaces and building a grow facility is very low cost.

Out of all the great management  companies in Memphis I'm sure you'll find one suitable for your needs!

First off, you need to do your due diligence, understand your market trends, attending local meet ups and finding a suitable mentor.Best of luck to you! 

HML's source money from private lenders as well, the difference is private lenders are vetted by the hml for suitability, and better protected in the sense that a hml would not allow such a loan as you describe, it's way too risky.

You might consider using an investment advisor to evaluate which offerings are suitable and promising.Best of luck!

It all really depends on what your goal is out of REI, and once you have figured that out you will find the most suitable niche for you to reach that goal.

The city is so diverse you can find a neighborhood that is suitable for you.