For my next move I am debating should I keep doing what I do which is buy another rental ( since houses are bettered priced) or get a land and develop my own projects.

My credit isn’t the best and I would not qualify for doing so looking to invest in Milwaukee or the Midwest area Would prefer to buy a hold, but would be interested in house flipping. 

I would recommend going to local real estate meet ups, and talking with investors who buy locally and out of state.

My parents are interested in buying a property in their neighborhood using a HELOC to buy it for cash.

@Brad Kanouse,If you take a distribution from an IRA - it will be subject to taxes and penalties.You can convert your IRA into a "Self-directed IRA" and have the IRA buy the property, in this case you are not the owner, the IRA is.

If you are just beginning the process of looking to buy I would say the best thing you can do is keep learning.

How can we keep our DTI low and maximizing our buying power?

But, it's like buying using subject to, you must be well funded.6.

Hello BP friends,I am currently seeking out opportunities to buy real estate in north / central Jersey using seller financing but need some help.

How do you protect yourself from having the responsibility to buy the house you were "representing"?