Also what would be one thing you would absolutely would not do knowing what you know now. 

That means you need to speak the right language and show that you know what needs to be done.   

My tenant wrote me an email on 5/12/24 saying they were moving out but move out date could be 6/8-6/12, they would let me know soon.

I don't know how significant that difference is though.

I am extremely interested in all things real estate but do not know how I want to pursue it after I graduate this year.

We lost $18,000 and weeks of hard work.But you know what?

Would love to know how are you able to get interest rates so low - in the high 3.xx% when 10yr US Treasuries are > 4% and regular property investment interest rates are > 6%.

What I did was talk with the seller so that I would know what the situation was and where they were on price.

The space is very very small and everyone knows everyone.

HELOC money is expensive money... so i think you need to take another look at the expenses and make sure you're including all of them - not just PITI.and you may know this, but i'll remind you - HELOC payments are usually interest only for the first few years during the draw period.