HELOCS can be leveraged in consideration of a short-term project, but in my opinion you want to avoid leveraging one property to buy and hold another for several reasons.  

This includes examining the structural integrity, plumbing, electrical systems, roof condition, HVAC systems, and any other significant features.Title Search: Hire a title company or attorney to perform a title search on the property.

Do any of you have recommendations for solid:-contractors-insurance agents-attorneys-property management company-mortgage brokers?

Knowing things like median income for an area,  median rent , population growth, unemployment and investment of companies are some information that id like to research.  

Which title company are you all using now days?  

I recommend reading some good books that explain the power of leveraging and scaling.

In my process I come across a DSTs, GPs and Holding Companies that are holding on to 20 or more and one holding nearly 100 properties. 

By accelerating your depreciation schedules, you reduce your taxable income which in turn increases your operating cash flow.With the increased popularity, it has created an increase in cost segregation companies and technologies all trying to offer quick and inexpensive reports.

We include lawn care in all of our rentals through a contract with a private company and just build the cost into the rent because tenants suck at taking care of lawns.

Long story short, I see a lot of people that are over-leveraged and inexperienced.