If I could deploy the same amount of up front cost to purchase an up and running portfolio.My calculations tell me that I can be cash flowing much more if I spend the money on a portfolio or complex.

Does a cost seg or bonus depreciation actually help you in any way? 

These traditionally have lower rates than cash-out refinances and will only cover your existing loan amount + closing costs, so you'll need an existing mortgage for this type of loan.4.

My wife works for Ferguson, and I know many contractors, so I can get a lot of materials at cost.

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When I consider the risk and the rebuilding costs, I am surprised the insurance is not even higher price.We got a referal for our CA FAIR agent from the RE agent and they were real responsive. 

But again, your profit after selling costs (and any capex improvements) would have to be in excess of $60ok to really make sense.

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Baselane, on the other hand, provides everything you need at a reasonable cost and is tailored for smaller landlords like us.

Inherently the steps are the same as if you were purchasing with financing save potentially less closing costs and ability to close sooner (if needed).The terms of your offer (ie -contingencies, closing cost splits etc) will determine what is different.