Quote from @Pankaj Malik: Hi, My first post so Thanks in Advance. 

What do you guys think about this strategy of opening up a HELOC in hopes of freeing up some of my other capital.  

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@Treza Edwards "I am reading the Rental Property Investing book and implementing the method that focuses on cash flow and that strategy states you need to have $300 cash flow per month, per property.

And while a 1031 exchange isn’t an option, some people explore alternatives like installment sales to spread out taxes or even tweaking the investment structure so your returns are treated as interest instead of equity.There are definitely some creative strategies out there. 

This lesser-known strategy could help you save money and reduce your monthly payments without the hassle and cost of refinancing.

Reach out anytime agreed. i am unfamiliar with his markets but $220 does seem very low. a sf room mate/ BRRRR strategy seems more practical

I'm going to have to learn some more about how to better identify the markets that are appropriate for my investment strategy. 

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I’ve focused mainly on Florida but have also looked at options in Sacramento and other slightly more remote locations in CA.While I’m familiar with value-add strategies (ADUs, renovations or storage rentals), these seem like heavy lifts for modest gains.