Just throwing it out there as an option if for some reason that makes sense for you :)

Is there anyway it would make sense to use the potential cash flow from a steady renter at say $3,200, pay for the pricey foundation with a HELOC and not have to sell at a discount?

if you are going to be investing a lot in one market (especially if it's your home market) I think having a license makes a lot of sense.

Preserve CapitalAs we move from 1 to 2 and 2 to 3 does it make sense that our strategies would change?

I would like to network with people who have similar goals and learn from people who have done this successfully.If someone can share with me how to calculate a 'make sense' rental investment?

First off, you need to identify if these people were scammed by this common fake PM scam or if they are in fact the perpetrators.

It is commonly referred to the "Due on Sale" clause.  

Your last two years are averaged to give you the 24 month avg net rental income that you can use as additional income on your application.Hopefully that makes sense.

In my experience, the farther in advance I tell my tenants the better they react.I've heard some landlords say that they raise the rent when their costs go up (such as property taxes) to cover the increase, but that makes no sense. 

As with most who catch the bug, my mind seems to be completely consumed with thoughts dealing with this common bond that brings us all together.I was thinking earlier about my first experiences with REI meetups.