The country's continuous population growth, coupled with its high demand for urban housing, positions its real estate market for steady, long-term price increases.Over the past decade, cities like Berlin and Munich have seen remarkable growth in property values, with an increasing number of investors betting on the continued upward trend.

We continue to look near our existing properties for new investment opportunities and to use the equity we've built up.

This also probably ensures that they will continue to depreciate against the US dollar over time. 

CA, in total continues to lose 100k's of population and continues to add onerous legislation, including the state rent cap they passed a few years ago (doesn't apply to sfr's though).I am not sure why anyone would want to jump in the deep shark infested waters right before feeding time, unless you have a clear proven strategy, or a very long time horizon.

It's not to say I don't get sick and tired of stuff, but if it is worth it, I will continue to bang my head against the wall.

I had some success in doing a house hack short term rental with my first property and wanted to continue growing my portfolio.

Just make sure the numbers work for repayment and your overall financial goals. 

So the grind continues.

Lease Terms: Determine a monthly rent payment that covers the HELOC repayment (interest and principal) while providing some positive cash flow for you.                    

Are you going to continue to live close by?