However, as you mentioned, appreciation is tied to external factors, making it less predictable in some markets.Greater Toledo Market:When looking at the Toledo area, there are certain neighborhoods where appreciation potential may outweigh cash flow, but it requires a strategic approach.

You want to likely do these in bunches and work with a lender that'll cut off some of the BS fees. 

With the expectation of entering a rate-cutting cycle, there’s potential for more favorable refinancing options as rates decrease.- Valuation Improvement: Allowing time for property valuations to improve as interest rates drop.Budget ConsiderationsIt's crucial to budget adequately to navigate projects to a safe point, typically requiring an 18-24 month budget.

Contact the tenant, have a conversation about retaining a portion of the deposit (probably going to have to cut them a break), get them to agree, put it in writing for both parties to sign, and send them the remainder.

The irony is most investors who form LLC's do not operate them correctly, fail to obtain appropriate types or amounts of insurance coverage, fail to understand their coverage exclusions, take short cuts and don't obtain permits, use unlicensed and uninsured vendors,  fail to execute contracts with same vendors, don't understand the mechanism of additional insured status, indemnification etc. and are actually more prone to claims and conflict with their LLC than the individual who does not own real estate in an LLC but understands these tools I mentioned.

We have two children under the age of 2 and very little Equity to tie up in a deal.

As we prepare to see rate cuts, what will happen?

if they are not cutting it as agents they certainly wont as wholesalers.. wholesaling is so much tougher and capital intensive.. wipe out rate for agents is what 70 to 80%  and wipe out rate for wholesalers is about 95%.. 

Two different animals really and I don't see creative financing is typically a reality with either option.Typically for tax liens and deeds you will need cash to be a player and cash that you can tie up for 1 year or two at minimum.   

Like John, all of our properties are in our LLC and it has a registered agent tied to it.