You can get the HELOC in place and then deploy the funds as needed.

You need a lot of money deployed getting a solid cash on cash return to make enough income to live on.

They did it as a way to remove their cash from the primary banking channels and into a strategy where they can deploy capital on their own terms.As others have said, I really don't think this is for everyone. 

Also…don’t borrow money from your parents unless you know how to deploy it! 

Basically, an investor is someone who tries to earn profit by deploying capital wisely. 

Account Closed I agree and am not hating on those that deployed over that last number of years.

I think more doors will open up once you have $25,000 to deploy in real estate. 

however to follow up with the dangers of undercapitlaized investors or companies deploying this strategy.

You can find firms that'll help you deploy capital for a fee, and they share the risk with you in some way or another. 

The system I've deployed has worked wonders and is focused around 5-12 cold calls with any specific seller.