How would you invest $25,000 cash right now?

[Greg Gibson]

We have been sitting on a little over $25,000 in cash for a few months. I've yet to pull the trigger on where to invest it. What would you do to begin turning this $25,000 into early retirement?

[Eric Schultz]

Here are some ideas on how to invest $25K in real estate:

1.) Invest in a syndication deal as a limited partner. There are proven general partner/sponsor/operators all around the country:

A. If you are an accredited investor, you can participate in a SEC Reg D 506c offering as a limited partner. Some offerings have a minimum of $25K investment.

B. If you are not accredited, you can participate as 1 of 35 non-accredited investors or “other purchasers” in SEC Reg D 506b offering as a limited partner. This option allows you to invest along side accredited investors. Some offerings have a minimum $25k investment.

2.) Buy another single family investment property. With a $100k purchase price, 20% down, 5% rate on 30-year fixed conventional, you will be right around $25K cash-to-close in several Midwest markets. Rehab costs and cash reserves being separate, of course.

3.) Invest the $25k in AHP Servicing (Google it) for a 10% preferred return while you make bigger plans for that $25k.

With all of the paths you can go today, it can be tough to choose. Good luck!