The reason goes back to RE investing 101 - you make money on equity, deleveraging, apreciation and tax shelter - cash flow is actually the smallest, while still absolutly vital to keep your biz alive. 

Helocs are generally on a 10 or 20 year amortization and if they are on an interest only it creates bad habits and keeps you comfortable paying the interest instead of the principal and interest for a quicker pay off/down.

Having a route planned before the open house will also give you the opportunity to plan out escape routes in case of an emergency.Keep Your Phone on you & ChargedIt’s a good habit for any real estate agent to keep their phone on their person and charged at all times.

My favorite books that keep me going & in the game: "The Bible"Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad, Poor Dad1st Break All The Rules; 7 Habits of Highly Effective People "Traction- Get a Grip on Your Business".  

It is worth it to get a good contract and it is vital you understand the contract you are using. 

I had to get $20 from my wallet to make up the deficiency.To make a long story short, my daughter had a bad habit of swiping cash when we're not looking.

I think it is vital to be in a place that you can cover the mortgage payments and any other expenses that may occur, such as replacing HVAC systems, etc.

Regular inspections and efficient handling of maintenance requests are key to maintaining a well-kept property.Rent collection and distribution.Efficient rent collection and distribution are vital for the financial success of your rental property.

It states that the property must be your primary residence, and defines it as, "Primary residence means the place in which a person's habitation is fixed for the term of the license and is the person's usual place of return.

However I do think a lot of that depends on the personal habits of the tenant as well.