But stay active doing SOMETHING.

If it's worth that much, taking a HELOC on it should not be an issue at all long-term or short-term as long as the bank will do it.

I have over 1 million in equity....doing nothing, in just three alone.

A large part of my work day was selling the courses and assisting the students.Learn By DoingNote and real estate investing is a learn by doing business.

Quote from @Rafael Valdor: hi fellow investors,I want to rent out my townhouse in Calgary, but haven't had much luck with it on Rentfaster and Zillow.Just a couple of tire kickers so far.I reached out to a few Realtors (just for tenant placement) and got crickets...So I'm going to reach out to PM's next, but I was reluctant to do it since all I hear are horror stories.Any suggestions for half decent PM's or realtors who specialize in residential leasing?

I would anticipate it would depend on the level of detail you desired but it has been my experience that the will do free estimates.

I do it each year.

This clearly has nothing to do with laws, regulations or operating numbers but I do think it plays a large role in the decline of the market.

Thats why we dont charge by hour for snow , its by the push , or by the inch . 

@Stephen PattonStarting in real estate can feel overwhelming, but breaking it down step by step is key.