Once the property 2 down sold cash 108k with 4 dom, for example, that looked good clean & nice curb appeal, we jump on the ugly ones.

No, it's not an emergency, but I am sure that doesn't help with the curb appeal to rent the place.

You might want to give collateral to boost your chances.Joe Gore

The answer is always "curb appeal - curb appeal - curb appeal".

These two actions should boost your credit profile with the lower debt-to-income ratio, and then you get even better rates on your HELOC.

Even greater than the tax savings and return boost of the 1031 is the opportunity it gives you to shelter your real estate where it will do the best at the time - providing your crystal ball is functioning.

@Scott Wagoner, yep, I think the guru train came through and told everyone that wholesaling is the only way to get started in REI.Firstly, as much as I'd like the notoriety, attention and boost in my forum stats that @Brandon Sturgill received after his post, I'm not going to stir the pot quite so aggressively:)  BUT, with the number of them flooding this particular market, it's important to re-evaluate strategy in order to maintain deal flow.  

Sort of...I've thought about getting the house and putting a renter in it, then painting the exterior and landscaping to give it some curb appeal.  

. :)Curb appeal would go along way with this on.

Curb appeal has a huge return as it is easy and cheap if you use your head and are willing to put some elbow grease into it.