We started a management company to manage our current arbitrage units and now we manage other client's properties.

So I'm looking to get started in real estate investing and I came across this group.i was wondering if anyone knew anything bout them and what they had to say.Seemed to me that no one who was involved with this group was really willing to let me be a part of anything until I paid for the expensive program they were offering.

Move to an area with higher population (with hopefully more opportunities)  buy a house and start my business with say, $60k-$80k less. 

Alrighty, lots of info coming, once I start I can't be stopped!

And you've started at a great place here in these forums.From the 1031 perspective, however, there isn't any difference at all. 

Then, started a family and became a union carpenter.

I just started to look at HELOC's, and don't think it'll be worth it to refinance because my low interest rate.

Depending on how far these tenants are lagging market rates for their similar size and condition of unit, you can be a touch more aggressive, but likely want to keep your rates $50+ below competition, so even if they are pissed they will start shopping around and realize they will still have to pay more and incur moving costs, if they choose to leave.

What tips have you guys been using as starters to start with peace of mind on your asset protection journey?

Now, every deal isn't a deal, so it starts with how you purchase and what your long term goals are.