HELOC: The Best Tool for Smart InvestorsWhy It Works:Pay interest only when you use it.Got extra cash?

It looks like Privy is a great tool for identifying investment properties by using up to date MLS data.

You also mentioned you started pretty young, I am 18 and just purchased my first college rental, any tips? 

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That's not even the tip of the iceberg; it's so far away.

Any tips are welcome.

(This is the tip of the iceberg; I would prefer to chat with members than fire lengthy messages back and forth.)1.

Tools like BiggerPockets Calculators and rent estimation tools are incredibly helpful.

Here are a few tips to help you get started:Financing: Since you’ll be starting your internship soon, lenders may look at your projected income or require a co-signer until you have a longer work history.

There are several hurdles during the process:Find the deal - Unless you are marketing or plugged into a community where there are opportunities, it isn't always easy to find the right dealsEvaluate the deal - Without professional guidance and research tools, it is difficult for a newbie investor to evaluate and ARV/FMV or create an adequate rehab budgetSecondary exit strategies - If things don't go as planned are their other opportunities to exit profitably.