May need a little rate buy down but in the long run it is much better to raise your rate 1% to 1.5% versus taking a Heoc rate above 8%.The whole point of taking cash out is its quick and you avoid having the associated risks that come with a Heloc.

I'm from Tampa Florida and I have a few clients that leveraged their portfolio to buy new properties.  

I'm looking to buy a house in the St Pete market & have read zoning regulations, articles about STR (anything less than 30 days) and have discussed with my realtor.  

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

I'm looking at buying turnkey (through a well known provider on BP), and would like an independent property inspector.

An investor who is buying the duplex next to mine wants to trade a duplex he owns in a neighborhood nearby so he can have 2 duplexes next to each other (long story no need for those details). 

This will help you make informed decisions when it comes to buying. 

I generally recommend if you're not going to buy a property in the city/market where you currently live, the next best place to look is where you have family (and presumably a place that you'll visit relatively often and easily).What is your price point and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper", assuming you buy in Peoria or a similar priced Midwest market?

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Madison.

If you have some capital, income, and decent credit, buy a 4-5 bedroom house and rent bedrooms.