having a HELOC to have an emergency line is smart since if you really need it in a crunch you could draw funds within 1-2 days or less in most cases.

Begin by educating yourself through books like The House Hacking Strategy and podcasts like BiggerPockets, and join online communities for support.

These people are counting on you.

Why are you starting a new thread when you posted this same stuff on an existing thread? 

Check out other online guides available here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides3.

Do you know what you are doing based on actual practical hands on experience?

These specialized companies, easily found online or here, will create your company’s SD 401(k) plan.

After it’s built borrow on full value and gift the parents back the land value?

She placed my wife and my wife's siblings as remaindermen on a life estate deed on my mother-in-laws home.

G'Day Alejandro,As a few have already mentioned, take a peak at Toledo also.In my opinion lower potential for long term appreciation but solid/"boring" cashflow.I prefer my portfolio to be "boring" but cashflowing lolLow entry points (Sub $100,000), high rents (Above the 1% rule).Blue collar working class decent folks that will stay and pay.Depending on the area but no derelict homes, yards well kept, cars with wheels and all tenants are employed.Plus, all are sophisticated enough to pay rent online so property management doesn't have to collect rents with bullet proof vests and shot guns lolI'm bias toward Toledo but it's worth considering.Wishing you much success