IF my income got cut in half, the first thing I would do is cut my expenses by a whole bunch.

If you'd like to get quotes to have an idea of the rates and terms as well as how much you'd need to bring at closing, send me a dm. 

With that kind of fico score, you would be able to secure a rate that is competitive if not beating conventional investment property mortgage rates.

I could use HELOC cash to finance, but I'm a little hesitant on taking a large HELOC out with current interest rates.

Although all of the Los Angeles metropolitan area's twenty-one office submarkets contributed to the metro's recent rent growth, it is worth noting that the 0.8% asking rent growth rate of the past 12 months compares unfavorably to the metro's long term performance.Competitive Inventory, Employment, AbsorptionTotal employment in the Los Angeles metropolitan area increased by 14,200 jobs during the first quarter, representing a growth rate of 0.3%, while in the dominant office-using industries, employment grew by 4,600.

And I certainly didn't "cash flow", as rents were in the $18,000-20,000 range for the first few years.  

Please help a first timer who is just starting to learn about tax lien certificates and has a bit of interest.

There are lots of great things about PMs, but they will take 10%+ of your money every month.I say, buy the property first and then look for PM. 

Hey Guy,Do you live in Indianapolis or is this gonna be your first out of state investment?

We had a borrower who first three loans did great and this fourth one is in default (we are in first).