Hi Keegan, I have helped clients who worked with their lender to access funds from retirement accounts.

My goal for 2025 is to ask for feedback from clients to improve our onboarding process.

Unless there's access restrictions and access is required for an appraisal or lender inspection, there's no reason why a buyer can't use financing even if the property is advertised as cash only.

At my point in life everything I own is both a cash flow superstar and appreciating nicely, because I'm invested in growing, popular areas.If I was just starting off now, I'd probably be aiming for value-add in good areas where I could either live there while improving the unit(s) - ie a duplex, triplex - or where I could trade sweat equity for profit, or both.

These systems are becoming more sophisticated and (my favorite) capable, leading to improved user experiences and potentially freeing up human employees to handle more complex tasks and interactions.

But the road crosses 3 other properties for which there is no legal access.  

Certain amenities can drive bookings (e.g. having a hot tub) but don't necessarily improve guest satisfaction.  

Say you paid 100k 6 years ago and have done nothing to improve the property value.

Smart investors first focus on finding quality properties—such as those in thriving areas of Brooklyn or potential neighborhoods around Manhattan—and then reverse engineer the process by improving management, optimizing rental structures, or enhancing facilities to make it worthwhile.

This upgrade not only improved comfort but also significantly modernized the property.