I've considered it but have not executed.In regards to the heloc if I understand things correctly you will not be able to take out a heloc on a investment property but simply a loc or a blanket/commercial loan depending on the financial institution you decide to approach with the situation.

The bottom line is that self-directed Solo 401k can be great tool for you in your overall financial planning and wealth building plan. 

Appreciate your heart and for recognizing a need and taking action on it.

Action steps for me in your position would be; 1. add a profile picture 2. make my account a pro account for credibility and ability to market in the marketplace 3. post on bigger pockets 25 times a day for a month straight 4. check out my house deals . com 5. start going to real estate meetings from meet up . com 

I read a really good blogpost, https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/05/10/invest-out-of-state-how-to-analyze-a-city/ that talks about a city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

I am a IT Professional who has a love for financial planning and passive income.

What this means is that they are required by law to look at for the best financial interest of their client.

After a little over a month of taking action and beginning to "Drive 4 Dollars" and collect addresses... only 80 properties later I have my first property under contract in Phoenix, Arizona.

I got to see a slice of the action from the heart of the team, a man whose been doing this for 25 years.

Meaning, send a letter to everyone involved in this property of intent to refuse to sell, or hire a building inspector to find faults, or other such actions to delay or prevent a sale?