There's many different strategies in investing (flipping, long-term rental, short-term rental, BRRRR, etc) and you can learn more about each of these to start to figure out what path is right for you. 

Moved to a new primary and rented this long term.

Then, there are other people who are quite sophisticated with their structures and choose to invest money on the structure (you'll hear references to Trusts)...and then you'll have people talk about piercing the veil....and you'll hear some people say that as long as you have enough insurance, you are fine....and others will say that you have to be careful about relying on insurance to protect in all matters.

In the long run

(Heres a stat...that we all love more).I had a moment of weakness period in which I sold both his book(investing) and SABOR prep for real estate exam from trec(Agency).The numbers were too long but at the bestseller bookstore.

Are you interested in long-term financing options?

@Marc Possoff As long as your house is in 19146 then yes.

As long as your credit is good you, if your HELOC rates go up, you should be able to rinse/repeat that "0% balance transfer" option every couple years until the debt is paid off.There are alternatives out there as wellLoan on your 401k or IRALoan on your stock accountDown payment assistance programs that provide all or some of the downpayment money.

This is dependent on the city where you invest.Lifelong: Lifelong income is dependent upon the long-term economic growth of the city.

i’m buying & holding, long term. cash flow is my priority. let’s connect!