My main question is if these properties ended up cash flowing or gaining appreciation in the past few years? 

Reaching out to the owner is worth it.

I normally feel like it'd be a no brainer to get a HELOC and use it to invest, but with rates and housing costs, I wasn't sure if it'd be worth to use on the primary.Appreciate any response, just wanted some insight on what other's though.Kindest Regards.

The price point was worth investing in the property.

I would like to build a nice cash flowing portfolio.

@Natalia DavisI’d just keep it simple and collect cash.

And finally, be clear on your strategy—whether it's cash flow, appreciation, or a mix of both.

All vendors come back to you to turn in tickets for cash and to pay your percentage or fee. 

At the time, the condos were worth maybe 200k.

Feel free to reach out if it might be worth looking into