Look for distressed properties through online platforms or local agents.

Grandpa and Grandma take five acres on the back forty and punch in a well and sewer (when it was cheap to do so), run some water and sewer lines with the old backhoe. 

I think there was some thinking on the part of "investors" that they were getting great deals on lots, when what was actually happening was they failed to realize how much lots were devalued after such a disaster.  

Remaining Balance: After the balloon payment, the remaining loan balance will be re-amortized over 5 years (60 months) at the same 6.5% interest rate.Payment TermsInitial Loan Terms (First 24 Months):The monthly payment for the first 24 months is based on a 12-year amortization schedule:Monthly Payment for First 24 Months: $1,573.39Remaining Balance at Month 24 (Prior to Balloon Payment):The balance after 24 months can be calculated using the amortization formula:Remaining Balance at Month 24: $157,113.92Balloon Payment:The balloon payment will be 50% of the remaining balance at Month 24:Balloon Payment Due at Month 24: $78,556.96Re-Amortization of Remaining Balance (After Balloon Payment):The remaining balance after the balloon payment will be:This amount will be re-amortized over 5 years (60 months) at the same 6.5% interest rate.Monthly Payment for Final 60 Months: $1,541.18Summary of Key Terms:• Purchase Price: $215,000• Down Payment: $43,000• Loan Amount: $172,000• Interest Rate: 6.5% (fixed)Initial Terms (First 24 Months):• Monthly Payment: $1,573.39• Balloon Payment Due at Month 24: $78,556.96Re-Amortized Terms (Final 60 Months):• Remaining Balance: $78,556.96• Monthly Payment: $1,541.18Additional Conditions:1.

I've found deals in local online groups on Facebook, simply asking people for what I want. 

Deal Machine is good mainly for D4D. 

I really believe that we live in a time where all the information you need to do just about anything is available for free online.

I would only do it if it was an absolute no brainer of a deal as if it goes south then you not only hurt yourself on that deal but also the property that you took the heloc out of.This also depends as if your current LTV is 30% and want to go to 50% is different than going from 50% to 80%.

You can use it as a downpayment on a property over $450k and use leverage tax free.

How did you find the deal?