I ultimately want more financial freedom down the road and have an array of unIts.I am currently out priced fo where I live (oc ca) so I was thinking investing in the Midwest or the south.

“The thing that threw me off is the bank kept saying everything was still in in good standing.”Like many in the same situation, she was forced to move elsewhere.

Some may hope to walk on the moon or play in the NBA, well I want to reach financial freedom through my dream as a real estate investor.

Hello Jeff MHA stands for Memphis Housing Authority (Section 8 government-subsidized rent).

If you upgrade the exterior dramatically, the building may end up standing out and looking odd / not fitting in...

Lenders don’t just hand out insecured LOC’s willy nilly.....and your overall financial strength (liquid assets) have more to do with it.

Meaning that for grandma to get that $2k check in the mail, the mortgage balance is going up by MORE than $2k.For that reason, in almost all cases, the heirs will be financially better off supporting grandma than they would be if grandma takes out a reverse mortgage.

Whatever financial rules you decide to set for yourself, just be sure to stick by them no matter what as you are evaluating potential deals.

There are some creative solutions, such as what's commonly referred to as "cash for keys" - you negotiate an early lease termination with the tenant, in exchange for some financial consideration/moving money. 

Sounds like you need a good realtor and not a financial advisor Sean!!