.), and continue to educate myself on NOI, Cap rate, cash-on -cash return etc.BP community, I am open-minded, willing to take initiative, always willing to be taught something new, but also ready to share any experience or knowledge I have that can help someone else. 

I've built a small-ish house so have a small knowledge of that community and mindset.

Would help if you stated what questions you had so people could reply right away.I have knowledge on HELOANs but not direct experience.

You also want someone or a group that are not only knowledgeable but are timely & have good communication skills.

While trying it out, call their customer service and see how they treat you and how knowledgeable they are on their product.

Are there any knowledgeable mortgage or finance brokers in the Houston area who have expertise in similar transactions?

Johnson City could be a great spot for STRs, especially if you focus on hospital staff rotations, visiting professors, or traveling professionals, which would balance out any seasonal dips in tourism.For STRs, consider targeting weekend travelers exploring the Appalachian Trail, Boone Lake, or local festivals.

You have a skillset that could be extremely useful for quick fixes and landlord issues and from there you can bridge relationships and partnerships to enhance your knowledge of real estate investing and couple your skills.

My personal experience after 40 + years in the real estate industry is that “wholesaling” is a very INEFFICIENT AND INEFFECTIVE way to gain knowledge and experience relative to real estate.

I have seen some of Walter’s presentations and he is very knowledgeable.