If I had more confidence that I would be able obtain tenants quickly after purchase I wouldn't be so questionable on pulling the trigger on a vacant property or a multi family that has one of three units occupied.  

I would not have wanted to take their cash until I was confident I could protect it and use it well.It's great that you have a plan.

My dad being apart of my team is a big reason I am confident to buy out of state.I am considering doing roofstock for my next rental.

After talking to the guy, he knows the value and is confident that it will go for well above asking price, but I have to at least make an attempt.

I always had SFR and duplex's previously-and still have 2 duplexes.Having 12 units under one roof gives you much better economies of scale-I increased the rents and improved the units as tenants moved out and now have the confidence and experience to tackle 30 units at this point.

It will be really squeaky and tight on money, but maybe Dad could spot you some 'gift' money that if disclosed, should get this bird up and flying.Or, IF (this is a BIG IF) you are confident that you could make the payments no matter what on the existing HELOC, you might talk to Dad about putting the property into a proper Trust, and take the property subject to the existing loan via a transfer of the beneficial interests of the trust.   

Charlotte's market still has a lot of movement so I feel confident in getting some activity, I just want to make sure I'm around the right resources as someone learning from the ground up, so that's a good point you make about marketing training and tools.

So I'm giving myself 6 weeks to learn everything I can and get all my ducks in a row, so that I can have confidence in my first mailing campaign. 

Its whisper quiet, and 10yr or 12yr warranties give you confidence, but you basically pay for that upfront. 

@Nathan G.I will always be grateful to PBS Realty for teaching me the basics of property management and giving me the confidence to strike out on my own.