This can also impact the service members clearance or ability to obtain one and also their deployability.

Just some made up numbers for an example:Original mortgage payment: $1000 monthHELOC payment: $500monthTotal:$1500Now rental #1 cash flow $400 positive per monthRental #2 cash flow $400 positive per month=$800 - $500 = $300 more in your pocket per month than before.

The day it happened to me last week also impacted quite a few other individuals going to close on a property. 

I personally prefer a legal position involving deeded ownership or secured lien position; however almost any real estate activity can be profitable given the right set of circumstances.

The gurus & durus are out there in position to pull you up if you fail.

Here is the positive that I like.. you can put money in and take money out at will.

Basically I just look to find a positive cash flow monthly of at least $300 and I would much rather that number be $500.

Either way, what do I say to get their attention in a positive way?

This puts you in the position to have to find a tenant that wants a fully furnished condo for a longer term lease.

Since short term rentals can be a controversial topic in some states, I reached out to Atlanta's office of zoning and development to just check on what the city's position was.