Does it make any difference if two of the properties and a portion of the third were purchased by taking a HELOC from my primary residence ?

Third, if I still do not have deals coming my way I start submitting request for more info on listings on Zillow and Realtor.com to get agents contacting me. 

Does it make any difference if two of the properties and a portion of the third were purchased by taking a HELOC from my primary residence ?

Alternatively, the downpayment may be "gifted" to you by a third-party (typically a family member).Seller/Vendor financing is essentially when the Vendor becomes the bank and takes-back a mortgage following the sale of the property.  

Someone on the team should have experience as a handyman or GC or have access to them; while another may have access to properties or realtors, maybe a third is a lawyer,.... bottom line all should be willing to put up $. 

I third that!

We added and fence around the property, expanded the rear porch, added a storage shed, finished off the third floor and turned it into a home office and added exterior landscaping.

Homestead U: https://www.homestead-u.com/We've done business with The Cardinal Group and Horizon Realty Advisors also, but I believe they only manage their own assets - and are not for hire third party managers.Are you buying the Waco deal all cash, or financing it? 

The third (and most important in my mind) is the transition from appreciation based investing to cash flow investing. 

That way I can vet each group with some simple communication.Just a few polite questions that ask them if they are celebrating anything special, have you been to the area before, are you planning on bringing a dog, what are the ages of the kids...they are good conversation starters and show you are interested in making sure they have a good time.