That way I’ve got the bargaining power of cash with a quick close and a super clean offer, and the benefit of financing later to get the best return on equity/ COC.

For tenants with leases expiring in April 2025, consider discussing the rental increase sooner rather than later.

What if the seller gives you the right to master lease the property now and an option to buy later?

Well, as long as it's not too late. Real

However with MACRS, the earlier years are still more heavily weighted than the later years. 

Just curious, now that its 4 years later, how are your properties doing?

Anyway, after I send the letters sometimes I will get a call a week later.

Reviewing this thread almost a year later because I have similar aspirations to you.

I met the bank appraiser during his visit, and he shook his head at my purchase price in amazement.A year later, a duplex, now valued at $240K was advertised in the papers for $180K, also by an agent.

If you decide to move forward with a cash-out refi later, I can help with that.