One key thing to note is your exit strategy - specifically, how do you plan on paying back the HELOC?

I planning to kick off a meetup in Camarillo if you are interested in attending. 

My plan was to house hack to have my parents live in one and rent one out. 

It's also worth revisiting the scope of the renovations you're planning—are there areas where you can save without compromising quality or appeal?

.—(1) The commission may deny an application for licensure, registration, or permit, or renewal thereof; may place a licensee, registrant, or permittee on probation; may suspend a license, registration, or permit for a period not exceeding 10 years; may revoke a license, registration, or permit; may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $5,000 for each count or separate offense; and may issue a reprimand, and any or all of the foregoing, if it finds that the licensee, registrant, permittee, or applicant:(h) Has shared a commission with, or paid a fee or other compensation to, a person not properly licensed as a broker, broker associate, or sales associate under the laws of this state, for the referral of real estate business, clients, prospects, or customers, or for any one or more of the services set forth in s. 475.01(1)(a).

We will be moving to Texas in a year or so and I’m planning on getting my RE license AND taking courses for Transaction Coordinator.

I am currently planning to open my real estate investment business in NYS, but will be conducting business, mostly in FL.

Educate yourself on the market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

If you are new at new construction and have some ideas on what you want to do, like your plans/designs and what type of lifestyle you are willing to navigate.

We plan to start with short term vacation rentals, in multiple locations around the country, then possibly move into other disciplines from there.We are happy to be here and learn all we can.Aaron