All were going to be either cash flow neutral or negative cash flow.

If I could find something that was close to cash flow neutral..

If you're currently cashflow neutral or negative, the payoff strategy with a HELOC will not work... so again, it hinges on being cashflow positive/living beneath your means. 

I'm saying you invest with appreciation on my mind, and make sure you're situating it to remain cash flow neutral to positive via other mechanism.

Quartz countertops are durable and widely appealing, and neutral cabinet colors like white or light gray work well.

Anyone here have any insight or think this is a good, bad, neutral idea.  

Quote from @Eli Ling: thank you, what do you think of this email:I understand your concern about the ceiling leak and your assumption that it might be coming from my apartment.Since we both want to resolve this issue, I suggest contacting the HOA to involve a neutral third party who can determine the actual source of the leak.

Think of it as an alternative to paying down the loan with a lump sum to make it cash flow neutral.

Most of return comes from appreciation so even if your market pricey see if can find anything that is neutral cashflow wise.

Most people would give an arm to find neutral cash flow duplex in LA.