I am currently a student with some cash availbe and good credit score but no w2.

This is the same if you made an improvement to your home like finishing a basement or adding in a pool.

I manage my own properties as do my clients; with the electronic resources for screening, rent collection, more - the ROI is greatly improved and you retain control of the property.Hope this helps.

We both have good credit but my lender made it seem like there was no getting around putting less than 25% down on an investment property.

There will always be room for improvement, might as well keep learning.3) Take ActionMy mentor taught me this very important idea “Say Yes.”

Down payment amount varies and more you put down the highre you will be in the queue of applicants, also down payment varies per your credit...Dodd Frank IS in play!!

The goal of a HELOC is a quick line of credit to either refinance or sell and pay back the HELOC as soon as possible.PS - I would recommend taking a look into the Columbus Ohio market, there's tons of 1% rule deals still within the 120-180k price point with amazing appreciation potential.

If you can’t find something with significantly better returns, holding might be your best option.Alternative to sellingIf you’re hesitant to sell but want to improve returns, check if the current rent is at market rate.

I’m committed to keeping my options open and continuing to learn about being a landlord to ensure I’m well-prepared for my first purchase.To improve my ability to analyze deals, I’ve developed a two-part plan:Join a local BP meet-up group to discuss my goals and support others.Continue learning and engaging with the BP forum.Thank you again for your guidance—it’s truly appreciated!

If there's a lot more headache- then I encourage you to implement or improve a Complete Household System, try to get SFR's with 6-11 bedrooms, no more than 3 rooms per 3/4-Full bathroom, and make sure there's one (not more than one) beautiful living room with a big screen TV.