That model encourages the PM to have people pay on time.

In this area, people usually rent for 1-12 months, and the rent is 30-50% higher than unfurnished LTR.

I have read of people  getting HELOCs on their rental property, but I don't know how they are able to do it.

I am most interested in finding some people local to get ahold of to pick their brains/ learn from them. 

Since your not on site my fear is the risk in finding the right people that will be honest with you.  

Most people who have funds to lend know many others who also have funds to lend.

I've done this with my properties because I'm well known in my small town and don't want people to know what I own.LEGAL PROTECTION: By placing your assets in an LLC, you are legally separating them from your personal assets.

Some people like/don't mind Arlington (and some pockets are better than others), but I no longer look there. 

Do not let multiple people pull your credit unless they know their own guidelines. 

Unfortunately, there are no real population centers (over 100k people) within 2 hours of where I am.