I would first check to see if HELOC is even an option - in TX its hard to find and can only be done for a primary residence.

@Christopher Robert Noland If I was buying a deal I would only buy it if I was sure it was going to appreciate at least 20% in 5 years.

This is the third time someone has tried to replicate the exact forum post in this same General Real Estate Investing group that already has 99 replies.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1220392-what-...

“Attended” university of Pennsylvania …………… signed up for a free introductory day and never came back2.

I was on a Senate Steering committee way back in 85 on how to deal with all the platted antiquated lots in CA. there are millions lots created before the modern rules and these lots exist today but many are not buildable and are traded back and forth from tax sale buyers to retail buyers who dont realize their 5k lot in CA is non buildable.So there was a big conference in FT.

Purchase price: $430,000 Cash invested: $46,618 Sale price: $589,000Fix and Flip in CB PP 430k Reno 46K Sold 589k ~ 3 Month TurnWhat made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I'm also in Eugene and have (or have done) flips, long- and short-term rentals, and multifamily.

What would YOU personally do with about $100k cash to invest in real estate & in detail please?

I'm exploring the idea of renting out property to Section 8 tenants in St.

It will behoove you to have a couple that you trust in your backpocket.