Taking time to write out a plan, instead of being handed one; self discipline as opposed to having a set of tasks done before my next check in with the "teacher." are probably equally effective if you take two people with the same level of motivation each prepared to invest the same dollar resources in their venture. 

A heloc add another trade line to your credit and can cause issues with fico scores dropping or DTI going up causing issues with credit limits or other risk based issues.Regarding the $4K in closing costs that is pretty much the standard for a loan amount of $100 to $150K.

Wanted to check with the folks here to get educated first.

Run the payments through any automatic money handling source.Escrow account, checking account, auto deposits work great.

Quote from @Kelly Beck: Check out Dave Meyers in the forums, blogs, or YouTube channel.

If you have a time and check it out, let me know what you think.

If you have a time and check it out, let me know what you think.

Check with Steadily Insurance . . . .

Thanks so much If you check the section 8 website in yoir area you can search by zip code on how much they are paying.

High standards and ethical practices will build your reputation.Shifting your mindset to treating real estate investing as a serious business is fundamental to success.