Also as Chris said earlier, keep in mind the actual dollar figures as well not just percentages, depending on what kind of price point you are looking at. 

Chris Mokler out of the Oshkohs area is really good.

@Chris DeMello In the past, I have used helocs to buy additional properties but not to pay down the original mortgage.

@Kevin Charles what @Chris Tabanico says about scouting the area is key if you're out of state. 

@Chris Seveney I sent you an connection request

Also with my current family situation in addition to my 9 to 5 work, I wouldn't have much time to self manage - so for me it didn't make @Chris K.

Originally posted by @Chris Parrish:Am I missing something?

Originally posted by @Chris Seveney:One thing not often discussed is the legality of brokering a note.

@Chad Smith@Chris Mason1) Regarding taking a 401k loan: You would have to confirm that your 401k plan allows for a 401k participant loan (and that you have not had a outstanding loan in the last 12 months since your ability to take a loan is reduced by the amount of the highest outstanding balance of any 401k loan that was outstanding in the last 12 months).If yes, you can borrow up to 50% of the balance not to exceed $50,000.The repayment terms are equal monthly/quarterly payments (as you prefer) of principal and interest (e.g. prime + 1%) spread over a 5 year term (or longer if you will use the loan to purchase your primary residence).

@Chris Wilburn the Portland and Detroit markets are about as different as possible.