I would not count on the heloc as long term debt though with interest rates the way they are, they won't rise anytime soon.  

That would defeat the purpose wouldn't it?

College education in the line of work does count towards the 2 year history.....

I can't wait to move back to Utah, I'm counting the days!

I am not counting on appreciation at all, but I also don't want to find myself with a loan that's bigger than the property can sell for in case of a downturn.I travel a lot for work to Columbus.  

VA guidelines specifically say that GI Bill money is not to be counted as income. 

(Audiobooks count here too..)  

There are different cards with different versions, I could tell you how to do it but that would spoil and defeat purpose of the game.

So the tenants aren't going anywherePlease let me know if anyone would like further infoAs far as the 1031, I would be purchasing other rentals here in Florida, wouldn't that count as far as the taxes go

NOTE: college can often count as part of that history