Also if anybody has any suggestions on books to read on the subject of HELOC financing or any similar methods I would greatly appreciate those recommendations as well!

Properties here can cash flow pretty well.

I like the idea of starting local since I know the Miami Beach area well, and buying a studio like the one I’m renting feels like a safe first step, so I’ve been looking at similar properties to what I currently rent online and running numbers.

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I'm looking to network with investors like yourself as well as other pro's.

I am curious as well if these type of companies provide any value? 

Not enough information for anyone to determine what to do as this would be based on your financial situation, income, and personal choices along with not knowing anything about what you would build, what it is worth etc. 

Hot tubs and pools have the most well documented ROI.

Emmanuel,I hope your property in the Cape is working well for you.  

While it may be a long shot, my team and I work with buyers/investors who may be interested in reviewing the deal to see if we can help out here.