I have an opportunity to purchase 21 apartments scattered across multiple buildings ( 80 total in the complex). All 2BR/1BA, lower income rentals at ~$575.  $135/month HOA.  Mid-$30k/unit  so with financing, insuran...

I am so glad I did, when I started, I did not have the background I have since developed.

So I now am ready to help everyone here who is looking to south Florida for an investment, a new home, to sell their property, a vacation house, a warm place in winter, a rental or someone to develop a business partnership with.

I am a huge advocate for constantly educating myself through books, videos, seminars, and programs not just for real estate but for personal development and sell for film.

As you mentioned, I like the HELOC because of the flexibility, which makes it ideal for BRRRR and rehabs where you can cycle the money over an over and it costs you nothing when you aren't using it.

I think together they have potential as the could almost be considered multi family units or cottage developments.

No pets and non-smokers.Property Info:3 Bed2.5 BathAttached Garage1976 SFBuilt in 2006 (has been vacant since 2011)Property is in excellent conditionHOA responsible for all exterior maintenance and repairsIn a well cared for 300 unit development Property numbers:Into the property for $127k (currently borrowed at 5%)Current Property Value = $165-170k ( the property will be worth more as soon as the lawsuit is complete) Annual Property taxes = $5400Annual HOA= $2400Insurance = $800What should i do?

You'll get a lot of insider knowledge that will help you determine the ideal area for your eventual rentals.

I'm a retired veteran and Ideally I'd love to purchase a multi-plex in my area to house hack while my 17 yo finishes HS in May 2019. 

There several great alternatives for you. 1) You could be the money side of the investment while someone else is the acquistion and development and management side. 2) You could be a Private Lender that holds Notes. 3) Or, you could do Commercial properties. 4) You could do new construction. 5) You could be an investor in a Syndication. 6) You could own REITS.