I only recommend using a HELOC for scenarios where you'd be able to pay it back within a year.Alternatively, you can just buy another investment property with lower down payment, which is a better interest rate than anything you'll get on a 2nd lien HELOC/HELOAN. 

Hi all,We own a part of a single-family home rental property and are considering buying out the other owners.

Buying at the right time in the POPs, when the neighborhoods are still rough, will give you outsized appreciation.

Buying into existing tenants can be very risky.

First time buying on Paperstac, asking for some past experience/ what to expect. thanks.  

If you find a place where the numbers make sense, buy it.  

BiggerPockets also has a calculator you can use to analyze deals and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

I am considering investing in Ohio, based on successful investments by friends but am open to other areas provided the fundamentals make sense.I look forward to connecting with fellow investors, real estate agents, and property managers to share insights and identify promising opportunities.Thanks,Julien Hello, I know many investors from Belgium that have and continue to buy in the Cleveland markets. 

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Sell house and buy a cheaper house all cash avoid the current high interest rate.