My goal of course, is financial independence as soon as possible. 

If your goal is to buy strictly for investment its not bad to stack cash.

Here are some other strategies:Investor Networks: Share through local REI groups or investor meetups in Colorado and Ohio.Direct Outreach: Use mailing lists or email campaigns targeting known investors or real estate firms.Social Media: Post in real estate forums or Facebook groups for investors.Websites for Property ListingsRoofstock: Specializes in selling single-family rental properties to investors, offering built-in tools for analysis.BiggerPockets Marketplace: A hub for active real estate investors, perfect for promoting rental properties.Auction.com: If you’re open to auctioning properties, this platform reaches a broad investor audience.RealtyMogul: Offers connections to individual and institutional investors, especially for multifamily properties.MyHouseDeals: Focused on connecting with investors looking for fix-and-flip or rental properties.Zillow Rental Manager: While more general, it can still attract landlords looking to expand portfolios.Mashvisor: A great platform to market properties with detailed cash flow and rental projections.PropertyShark: Targets real estate professionals and investors with access to detailed property data.These can help you reach a broader audience and possibly sell faster.

Goal is to have credit cards that you do not use more than 10% of.

The goal of the first 3 deals will be to target 1-4unit styled homes, requiring minor-rehab.

It all comes down to you researching and aligning with the area that you feel will fit your investment goals best. 

The goal is to achieve and maintain financial freedom.

When offers come in, prioritize pre-approved or cash buyers for a faster closing process, negotiating where needed to maximize your profit.Finally, conduct a post-sale analysis to evaluate your financials, noting how actual costs, timelines, and profits compared to your initial projections.

With your goal of $40k/mo you're at upper fed bracket, plus any applicable state taxes. 

Scaling with Business Lines of CreditAs your business credit grows, you’ll qualify for larger funding opportunities such as:Business Lines of Credit (LOCs): Flexible borrowing for down payments, renovations, or operational expenses.Unsecured Business Loans: Access up to $250K or more without tying up personal assets.These financing tools allow you to scale faster while keeping personal credit utilization low.5.