You'll be a source of finance at every step along the way (CapEx, Evictions, Taxes), but you can make slow-money if your management is in order.The other option for out-of-state investing is having good partners on the ground working for you.

My father provided most of the capital while my brother and I moved out here and have done most of the groundwork.

BryceCongrats on laying the proper groundwork for your investing career early.With 25k you can do a lot.

I'm originally from Orlando so I know the area and had some contact with the local REIA prior to moving so that i guess set some ground work.

There's a ton of ground work that goes into any aspect of investing.

If I don't respond for a few days, its because we are finishing ground work for our latest location 330 units.ZONING, I-3 RIGHT?

@Dustin Sanders 1) you  should  focus on  trying to get the  HELOC on your primary home as  most  heloc lenders  will not  lend on  rentals ...2)  if your   schedule  E  has   significant  positive  rental income  - there might be  a  chance to get a HELOC   3)  contact the  lender that  has  the  1st mtg on your home and  also the  place  where you bank for options   4)  try the smaller  sized   credit unions and  banks in your  vicinity for  options  5)  if you cant  get the heloc in place now - you can  have this  groundwork  done  so that  when you do have a new  job - you can proceed with it 

It doesn't matter how good the market is, if you don't have the right folks on the ground working for you, you will never be able to hit your numbers.

Laid out the groundwork for what it is today.

But it's better to go smart and careful until you've laid the proper groundwork.