Looking to open a HELOC to fund my continuing real estate adventure, and the higher we go, the more I will be able to do to expand the business..So, I was wondering what folks thought the best tips for getting the most out of your appraisal.

I also own a condo that I lose $200 a month renting and still owe 10k more than current comp sales.I'm considering quickly getting my real estate liscense for the education, access to homes and solve the unemployment issue.Any tips and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Here are some more tips to supplement the answers you have already: 1) Depending on your market you need to know WHAT creates or diminishes value.

Thanks @Gerald Harris for your input as well, I appreciate it.I'm taking the RE License exam soon, can't wait to have that information at my own finger tips. :)

Thats a great tip to goto the MLS.

If someone comes to me, I'll send them your way.If you need help in your search or want to verify something don't hesitate to ask.I have clients worldwide and things are just as easy as I e-mail them, talking on the phone.

No, I'm not ok with it, and thanks for the tip, I'm new at this.

Sorry for the long introductory e-mail, but I have a pressing concern.I'm located in the Bronx in New York.

In some states it's a huge plus because you have MLS, tax records, etc at your finger tips.

Schedule E helps of course.Verify the gross incomecalculate the property taxes that you will pay when the property is re-assessed after the saleGet a few new insurance quotes because it normally increases for new owners if your lender requires windstorm coverageAdd a management feeuse the 50% rule to quickly look at deals to estimate a cap quickly