I def agree about appreciation and debt paydown method, I am def more about the buy and hold in this area.Thanks @John Ma I'll look into Caza!

I would like to explore that option more to build a long term strategy.  

To build a buyers list, go to the top of the BP Wholesaling forum and read the sticky topics there; one has an extensive set of links to a variety of methods. 

However, you can become financially independent at a young age if you use a methodical approach.

Welcome to the world of Real Estate Investing and the many opportunities available to you.You made the first step in connecting on the largest social network specifically for the Real Estate Investing industry.Take the time to explore all the resources available to you.Networking is how to succeed in this space and as such I wanted to give you an open invitation to feel free to reach out to me at any time.I am located in the Northern Nevada market and doing buy and hold, wholesale and fix and flips… Best of luck with your Real Estate Investing Career.

In the case of rehabs, they are buying the property through conventional methods or other lending types and using the HELOC for down payment or rehabs.If the HELOC is not drawn upon, do the conventional lenders still look at the fact that the money is "available" to be drawn on?

Does you method provide the applicant protection? 

Hello,I've been looking for creative methods to utilize the funds in my Self directed IRA to purchase Real Estate.

It just needs to be "made safe" using the right method for that component.

Cash flow is my goal, and I am looking to Memphis because I have a good friend who lives in English Town, I asked his help in identifying the good areas with zip codes. hope to connect and explore this market.