that said totally agree with how you do your deals..

I'd look at 100 similar properties if you can. 

Sometimes, the more old-school approach like posting on local community boards can help you find reliable tenants.

Uneducated idiots are not going to be able to present you with anything good.

If I used the HELOC, the investment needs to generate >9%.I recognize there are many variables not listed here but would love to hear from more experienced investors on more generally how you think about using cash vs. home equity to grow your portfolio in the current environment. 

On the buy side you can snag deals and have leverage so it helps with buying deals right. 

You want a platform that seamlessly integrates with your CRM and customizable for your business.

If it doesn't, can you still make the payments?  

This can be very expensive and is usually the worst choice because you can't justify the cost.2.

If you can find an investment that pays for itself, you won't be so nervous about investing.I also recommend you educate yourself on how to manage well.