I'm reading as much as I can and I think the people here are going to be my best bet.  

I am thinking back to the 25 or so homeowners that I met with over the last 12 months and I bet every one of them would be happy if I proposed to help repair their house so they can get TOP dollar for it. 

Regarding the financing that's how it's being set up, I just worded it poorly.

I bet you'll do better than break even.

Ive read the UBG several times, the guide to screening tenets, bought and read a copy of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and pretty much anything else I can get my hands on.My plan is to follow a buy and hold strategy, and possibly throw a flip or two into the mix.

I have thought of using HELOC also, but bought the house as a flip before I found BP and would like to sell and get the equity out because I put all the money I had saved into the project before I knew better and the house is in a small town with poor rental market.

I've already read the UBG, listened to a few podcasts, digested several blog articles, and am almost halfway done with Rich Dad, Poor Dad.

Originally posted by @Andrew Michael:When I spoke with 2 of the 4 tenants they said maintaining temperatures in the unit was not a problem.If you work at the coal mine, I bet they don't mind if you take some home to put in the furnace... 

All in all, I have a few questions for the poor souls that have taken the time to read this long drawn out message.1.

I had always been an entrepreneur and as soon as I read Rich Dad Poor Dad I vowed to learn every aspect of real estate I could.Since then I've taken major action not all to my prevail but I have been making headway in RE investing.