He is huge on giving his connections to his students and emphasizing that this business is a team sport.

Gambling is short-term speculative play; that's flipping,  that's Vegas slots, sports betting.

Affordable living, great economy, fantastic sports teams and entertainment. 

Keep in mind that Myrtle Beach is a big destination for Bike Week (Spring and Fall), Youth sporting tournaments year round, golf and conventioneers. 

Long Beach has it’s own airport and will host the majority of the 2028 Olympics water sports at the newly rebuilt Long Beach Olympic Aquatic Center.Long Beach has some of the best kite-surfing on the west coast, good beginner traditional surfing waves, and stand-up paddle boarding and canoeing through the Naples canals.

You’re looking in the wrong place - try this thread https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/816680-real-e... 

looking at 75-80% ltv for a heloc, yes all rental income are in schedule e 

Mike -Forming an LLC is a good legal best practice to house a RE rental and would be a Schedule E transaction for you.

If someone comes to me, I'll send them your way.If you need help in your search or want to verify something don't hesitate to ask.For example: I have clients worldwide and things are just as easy as I e-mail them, talking on the phone.

It's similar to how you report it for tax purposes in years where you aren't selling it, you report 50% (or whatever % is allocable to each side) as rental property and depreciate that 50% while the other 50% is your own personal residence and therefore is not part of Schedule E.