I was still able to pull money out of my properties and continue to accumulate more properties.

It seems all these Podcast people that are accumulating millions in properties over just 3-5 years with very little down all seem to be in these secondary markets like west Texas and Wisconsin and Michigan where they can get lots of little houses.

I feel that cash flow is more important to me than accumulating equity.

I recommend moving money as it accumulates to the savings account.

The meeting was about accumulating funds for real estate investing and commercial/residential properties.  

@Colby Shelhorse1031 does not erase anything unless, like it was strongly recommended by @Dave Foster, you die.In all other cases, you're simply kicking the entire can down the road, along with all accumulated capital gains and depreciation recapture.

If it's minor, then allow a few to accumulate and send the handyman out for one trip.If your mindset prefers hiring out management, 6% is very affordable! 

Best advice is to start accumulating knowledge and then take ACTION.

@Peter Grosso It gets harder as you accumulate properties.

It may or may not be your best choice for a job.But the underlying thought is the answer to your question about cash - find a job (maybe you already have one), and spend less than you make and accumulate the rest until you have enough to start buying properties.