Hey Marcus welcome to the community, I work in the Kansas City area and could provide some value to your investing journey.

So I'd be pulling equity at 9% and only get paid 5% if I used the HELOC and kept the cash in my high yield account. 

you could take $300K and purchase one property for cash. 

I provide short term rental furnishing and renovation finish list that includes paint colors, light fixtures, cabinets etc.

If you want to know what I coach or my program, a simple Google search will provide the information.

He/she can also provide guidance / consulting throughout the year.Best of luck

From the time I started the initial consultation, Tommy was very helpful to provide all the information I needed to have before making my decision to go forward with the rental property.

As we continue to stabilize supply chains, seasonal and historical patterns can provide insights for executing your next project, ensuring you factor in risk and stay within budget.Question: What are your thoughts on adjusting to the "new normal", how will investors manage increasing costs with many forecasting stagnant appreciation for the coming years?

Feel free to reach out if I can provide any insights. 

Hopefully, one of them can reach out to provide further assistance and insight into what you're trying to accomplish in real estate.