You just got your Realtor license and are looking to make connections with other Realtors and professionals and want to know the best place to start.First off, congratulations on getting your license.

So I paid 50 to top off mortgage and remaining 200 for hoa. 

I've learned that the best way to do it is to start off with a purchase that you yourself will live in.

If I took 100K off your hands wouldn't you be just slightly uncomfortable...just a little? 

What is interesting is that my property is booked almost entire February and March which are off-season in Sedona but quite open in April and May which are peak-season.  

With everything rented I would take in about 35k....but that was a long way off.

This locks in your monthly expenses, versus  HELOC that is variable, and matches well to the long term hold of the rental.I use HELOCs for shorter term capital needs, i.e. flips, or even possibly the acquisition and renovation of a rental, but always with the belief that I will have it paid off in under a year, typically 6 months.  

Hello,Anyone willing to share a source for off market land deals?

I am curious if anyone has had success getting midterm renters off of niche sites that cater specifically to a demographic.

If you just want to add real estate to your portfolio and the benefits like cash flow, appreciation, and tax benefits, you might be better off investing passively.