I have more than enough net worth and global cashflow to cover a gap, however because most of my net worth is in collateralized real estate, I cannot directly access by say cashout refinance. 

That gives you an RTP ratio of around 1.4 to 1.5, which is well above your target.Home prices are still pretty accessible, and there are areas where rent growth and overall revitalization are happening.

I am one but my firm doesnt have mls. i want to learn how it works in nyc and need api access to put it into my crm

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One route is to explore refinancing these properties into your name with a cash-out refinance, which would allow you to access some of the equity while officially transferring the deeds.

(If you can not access your home at this point to assess, assume you'll be filing an insurance claim and keep reading.)In 2018 I had to file 3 Flood claims and 3 Wind claims on 3 different oceanfronts on Topsail Island during Hurricane Florence.

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.- Privvy is easier for seeing investor activity in the area and seeing the before/after of flips (how much they bought and sold it for)As an investor, I presume that your versions don't give you access to MLS sale price data? 

Nashville may be a higher value market, but being an expert in Memphis investing would be potentially more lucrative early because the price point is more accessible and you know it better.