I no longer own the Huntsville property, but that house hack was the first step toward what is now a portfolio of 26 units here in College Station, TX.100% house hack!!!

Same as @John Underwood, @Diaz Principe Nicolas.I would love to get more off season bookings but there ins't much call for a iced in lake house with a foot of snow on the ground and the lake being frozen over.It is fun to see how many turkeys end up on the deck and to watch if wolves use the frozen lake to move around.

You should consult with an attorney in your state to make sure that you are using the best asset protection strategy for your situation.Your budget: The cost of asset protection can vary depending on the type of protection that you choose.

What would be the best use or strategy with a 75K HELOC to fund an investment property? 

James and his people who manage the program are nice and give basic sales and negotiation advice but not much that moves the needle in any situation.

Wishing you all the best on your investing journey!

It would be extremely unwise to buy in st louis without personally visiting the property. 

Be sure to attend your local REI meetups to build up a strong network and check out the forum topics specific to your goals.

The WORST solution is an unqualified attorney, because their mistakes makes whatever they come up with INFERIOR to an “off the shelf” solution.In between the two we have a good off the shelf product by a reputable vendor.  

Hi Michael,Welcome to the community- There are a lot of good professionals and resources here on bigger pockets to learn and grow.