He expressed how he want to spend the rest of his time here on this earth with his family and I totally understand.Of the 8 properties, 2 were houses, and the other 6 were condos.

They don't spend a lot of time in the apt.

Spending 10s of thousands of dollars (or more) is just incomprehensible to most people.  

They'll get buyers/sellers who they won't want to spend time on and who knows, they may refer them to you.Best of luck!

But I understand the desire and those that don't want to spend the time.

We spend time together fixing it up and she was only there a year.  

I have a goal of investing in 5 rental properties over the next 3-5 years.I plan on spending a lot of time on Bigger Pockets and soaking up all I can from more experienced members.

If your monthly payment of your first house is higher because of the HELOC, your debt will be higher and the loan you will qualify for could be smaller.HELOC is a revolving account so if you max it out or spend more than a certain percent, it will lower your credit score.

I still am working a full time job but have been spending every extra moment possible reading and learning all that I can.

i have had glass cut for a window at ACE and they cut it for free and just charge for the glass by the quake foot so for your situation you may end up spending more depending on the cost savings and sheet sizes you get in comparison to your window size... i.e. if you save 30% on the glass price but 35% of the glass is scrap pieced you throw away your better off buying from ACE because they only charge you for what you need...