I then sublease it and do another lease option with an individual who cant qualify for bank financing at that time to occupy the property.

The more skills you can acquire at a young age, the more value you’ll bring to the table, and more doors will open.

Recently self employed and don't qualify for conventional HELOC.

BUT, the people that have applied are by and large good potential tenants and pre-qualified (less tire kickers than my $1300/mo rentals).  

I think I have a better eye for quality than the skill to produce it.It will be great when we start meeting people in person.

FHB typically have to get a loan but you can qualify without a down payment, so if your credit is good you can get into this  program relatively easy. 

Many of the landlords in Worcester go for Section 8 rents as they are more stable, but then you are subject to inspectors determining if your house qualifies for their programs. 

Once I felt I had enough knowledge and that I was trapped in an analysis paralysis, I decided to leverage my skill set and financial position and begin to wholesale.

While initially, this strategy seemed so risky because of the distance and not being able to check in on our investments, I believe that with a few deals behind me, I can leverage the skills I have built building my catering business into building a great support team.

While many new or less knowledgeable investors see syndication as a holy grail, the truth is that it may or may not fit your plan, it may or may not be achievable for you depending on your knowledge, skills, track record, experience, and ALWAYS carries a risk of having to defend lawsuits when investors are unhappy with results.