@Shone Freeman,@Amos M.is one smart individual and definitely a calculated risk taker.

School doesn't teach the practical things necessary to achieve financial freedom!

Consider yourself fortunate that you have an opportunity to learn from someone experienced, who is willing to teach you.

I'm based in CA. 2) Is it possible lump all the properties in to one HELOC or do they have to each be their own individually HELOCs?

That may not be the case for individuals who do not.  

Umbrella with each one in an individual LLC, perhaps?

Another person considers taking someone's security deposit not to actually use it for repairs, just on a matter of their own individual morals, as a way of teaching them a lesson.I know who I'd rather do business with.Anyways, hope OP doesn't end up in court due to a lawsuit over this, or in court over mishandling the marijuana that they possessed after their tenant left.

I was wondering if anyone can tell me when the REIC meet times are, and where in the west Michigan area (Grand Rapids, Muskegon) as I'm looking to connect with like minded individuals who's been in the game a while and can help me get off on the right foot.

A Flipper aka house flipper, is an individual whose niche in REI is acquiring property of his/her desire with the intent of not occupying the property, rather creating equity/value in the property, subsequently selling the improved property for material gain; i.e. selling the property for more than it cost to acquire said property + improvement, thus creating profit upon sale of said property.

Who you are, what you do, and how you can help that individual.