I'm a local investor and would love to learn more about seller financing and other creative financing options. 

In person would be preferred but a remote skillbridge is also an option.

I have the option to go into other markets such as Pensacola, FL and Phoenix, AZ with already furnished rental arbitrage. 

@Daniel Morris, if you end up buying in NC I'm happy to introduce you to some great options for buyer agents.

Quote from @V.G Jason: Hard pass on all the options above.If you're in Houston, I know a few there.

It is an option for sure, but I'm not fully committed to it yet.

Seems like the wise move for those unforeseen circumstances that can happen.Love the firm NO on the HELOC option as well.

The best ways to find this are 1) See if your local NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers) has an attorney affiliate member. 2) Ask your local landlord and investor club members who they use. 3) If 1 and 2 are not options, go to your local court case lookup site and pull the cases for the third week of the month.

Also, by getting a new mortgage, you will essentially make money for the banks.If the bank is willing to add your name to the mortgage, then I would definitely pursue this option. 

the other option i have is build a 3 car garage and out a one bedroom apartment on top that ill rent for about $1500 a month.The garage price would be about 100k to fo but could make 18k a year.The land is $130kWhat do you all think is the better strategy?