Does that just increase your hold time, so decreases real estate activity?

Can folks provide recommendations on agents willing to do so ?

@Elizabeth Nolan, I certainly don't know your area, but I only see two items on your list that could potentially add any real value.Patio space: this only applies if there is not already any type of outdoor living space.  

I was just thinking about how busy the real estate world can get, so I wanted to take a moment to check in.

How are you everyone, I am young and new to real estate.

A real estate developer rented out my family’s backyard and put up scaffolding to build a building complex in Queens, New York.The developer and my family signed a contract allowing them to use the backyard.

@Paul DentingerRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I'm new to real estate investing and just wanted to get some advice, input, and constructive criticism on using a HELOC as a down payment to purchase my first investment property.

When referring to (Like kind) it focuses on the use of the property and not so much the type of real estate.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?