Only about $80k available on the HELOC though, so I'm stuck trying to find something in a C location preferably around here. 

Value and synergy are far more important, in my opinion.That said, if you prefer someone locally, @Michael Plaks is right in your backyard.If you're open to working remotely, there are a few of us here on BP who specialize in real estate and work with clients nationwide. 

And anyway I prefer that they help me focus and be really good in PM

I've had a very busy day, as I do every day, and I think now I'm going to bow out and make myself some guacamole. ps---Helpful hint: adding a hard-boiled egg really improves the taste and texture. 

Sorry i forgot to add preferably from The greater horseshoe area in Ontario Canada.

The further East you go the safer you are.Anything you can buy for under 40K trashed is unlikely to be a good area.If you're actually looking just give me an address I can tell you what I think.Also stick to brick, no frame houses, and absolute minimum is 3 bed 1.5 baths preferably 2 baths. 

We are partly looking at US entities to invest/lend in Canada since the exchange rate is so preferable and that since there are still deals to be had in Canada as the market is not as "red hot" as in the US.

Finding the houses or how to allocate my cash isn't my question today.My question is, instead of just buying 3 of these 60k houses outright in cash and not being able to use leverage, I would obviously prefer to get loans and use leverage in order to increase my cash on cash return.  

I need a little help--preferably from someone with some rental and/or property management experience.I have a rental property under contract to sell this month. 

Hello BP Community,Does anyone have a recommendation for a hard money or portfolio lender preferably in the Saint Louis Missouri area?