If I have several options, I would prefer a HELOC with no initial draw requirements (i.e. to establish a literal line of credit that I have no specific short term plans to use), i.e. not something like the better.com HELOC. 

We specialize in auction properties all over Ohio but specifically in cuyahoga county.

I’ve noticed that there hasn’t been much recent discussion or activity specific to the Gainesville, FL market, so I wanted to start a conversation!

The tax treatment in such cases may vary depending on specific circumstances.

I've had some not happy when I have asked them to split it out.I've tried asking questions to the IRS customer service reps, and didn't have the best luck.While I cannot cite a specific official guidance on this issue, I consider debit cards exempt.

Networking, local meetups, door knocking, mailers, wholesalers, online forums specific to your area of interest.  

Many of my investors who buy in Austin are specifically from the Bay Area.

This is not specific tax advice.  

What I decided to do was work in what I was interested in and it led me to be an experienced real estate agent specializing in wholesaling off market properties in PA region specifically Philadelphia and surrounding areas such as Montgo, Delco etc.

There are often local Facebook groups for specific strategies