You are forcing yourself to save more because not only you are paying the same mortgage payment as before, but now in addition you are paying the interest of the HELOC on top of it.

There are many good locations - I'd suggest that you play around with the "Market Finder" tool at the top of the screen here, included with your pro membership. 

This was something I was intrigued about and the post jumped back to the top of the list when you asked yours. 

google "all inclusive Deed of Trust" fantastic CA document we used all the way back in the early 80s If I'm not mistaken though a wrap would require the 2nd buyer to also agree to financing terms; which would be the same as me (the 1st buyer). 

It is consistently ranks in the top 5 areas for real estate investing for a reason. 

In 2013 I renovated the top floor the rent was 1050 before and 2700 after.  

Hey Matt, As a solo-shop, I use the following to stay on top of my client's minds and files: 1.

Only 10% of people will finish a course they buy online, so #BeDifferent and finish -> you'll be in the top 10%.I almost didn't finish my Jim Qwik speeding reading course, but I returned and got it done...

.- PM is contractually obligated to perform annual maintenance/inspection to keep property in top shape. - PM provides a cash based accounting report every month, for every unit under management, that clearly labels all rent, all expenses, including management fees, and the net directly ties to the amount of money deposited into my bank account.- PM is a licensed handyman, or has them on staff, and takes care of most unit turn work at a reasonable rate. - PM has no breakup/termination fee- PM does not take project management fees, except on large or complicated CapEx projects exceeding $5,000. 

Top 2 methods IMO.