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Attend meetups and meet as many people in RE as you can.

Inversely if you have a $100,000 5% 1st mortgage and want $250,000 you should go with a cashout mgt.Be careful, *some* lenders will discourage HELOCs b/c they make less $ on them or only offer them to get people's foot in the door.Quick Example Scenario. $250,000 1st mgt at 4% $1200/mn$100,000 HELOC at 10% - 12% $830 -$1000/mnor$350,000 $7.5% - $2,450/mn

I would never recommend people mix finances and /or share mortgage when they are not married.

I do see alot of people searching for STR'S with private pools.I also see people buying multiple pool cabins, so they absolutely seem to be paying off.Many of these are indoor heated pools that can be used year round.

I’m not sure how much personal debts matter since I see a lot of people recommending investing under a LLC.

., people often invest in US property while living and having citizenship OVERSEAS!

People value the payoff of real estate and investing, so I post my numbers, analysis and all the great tips that my businesses have profited from.

Do your research, think it through, and have written rules before you bring in the first renter. 

Welcome to BP Michael,These forums are a great place to learn and meet people, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned investor.