Definitely stay away from the guru/seminars crowd and stick with the organic communities like BP and local free meetups.

I am actually under contract on a property in Columbus, OH and weighing the pros and cons of self-managing vs. property PM because I cannot seem to find a PM that seems reliable and worth the costs.

If you think you will have it for less than 4 years I would say go with the HELOC because you have less origination costs.

This will help you close deals faster.Focus on marketing and lead generation to find motivated sellers—direct mail, driving for dollars, and online marketing all work well here.Know your numbers—being able to accurately assess the value of properties and make solid offers is key.Network with other investors and professionals—attend local REI meetups, connect with title companies, and build relationships with hard money lenders.Feel free to reach out if you ever want to chat more or exchange ideas!

Feel free to contact me with any opportunities in my interest areas.

Please feel free to PM me. 

With Allstate’s RCV policy (not ACV), they estimated the rebuild cost at ~$1.3M.

Feel free to reach out with any questions. 

This practice also frees up more money for lenders to use to fund additional mortgages.In "non-conforming loan" world, anything goes.

With the lack of housing and the cost of everything going up, more moderate practical housing spaces might be a thought.