What is the best way to utilize this HELOC to grow my real estate portfolio and mitigate the risks of borrowing a large sum and not pay it back or worse consequences.

NO REPAIRS FREE PICK ME PICK ME, #1 Homebuyers in [City]... when they rankk #33, and all 32 people above them also claim they are the #1 home buyers.I mean SERIOUSLY are you born without a brain?!

By securing the property under contract and pre-listing it to attract buyers, we minimized financial risk and maximized potential returns.

Highest risk RE endeavor outside of development IMO.

Real estate investing has been an interest for over a decade, in which time I've consumer innumerable podcasts, books, and have attended boot camps and master minds.Here's my hold-ups:1) I do not want to put my family in financial risk.

Feel free to reach out if you have questions.I promise you that I don't have anything to sell you.Bill

You can also get a lower rate on a 30 year fixed and even though its a 30 year loan there is No prepayment penalty so you can pay as much as you want but not obligated to pay more.A Heloc is a credit risk and can "never" be used as an asset or PITI reserve which is required when buying additional properties.

If I have a vacant unit that I think will fill quickly, I make every applicant fill out a free pre-screening application that is a google form.

There is so much good and free information on BP you will learn a ton. 

We aim for distressed opportunities in our free time.