I originally used liquidity from a refi, HELOC, and a personal LOC to make the purchase and then refi'd that money out after closing.

Closing costs, necessary cash reserves, and the expenses to get a property market ready are more than most first time investors think.I have nothing to sell and would be happy to help if you think that I can be a resource.

They are often located in desirable neighborhoods and are close to good schools.

Account Closed, we’ve never self-managed.  

Case closed.

When I drive for dollars, I just take notes of the addresses in my phone and add them to my propstream lists later.As for cash buyers, I don't think there's such thing as too many buyers on your buyers list, although you do only need one to close a deal.

@Jordan Kaylor   In that case, you would be using what is called "delayed financing" which just means you will be financing the property after you already own it (as long as it done before 6 months after closing) and if there is not current financing on the property.

Providing strong supporting data from your Airbnb bookings, market comps, and STR reports will strengthen your case and help you close faster! 

Will likely take longer to close than a traditional hard money (they have to order an appraisal, satisfy lender conditions etc..).

@Nathan Harden- agree about OH ....I went to school at Miami U and lived in columbus area for a few yrs  ...many friends that still live there ......I live in Seattle proper ( near  Magnusson Park ...also  own  2  properties in Mason County ......father in law lives on  close to 10 acres close to downtwon Medina so we will be dealing with  figuring out the  best thing to do with this  as he gets  older ( he is  83 now) ...stay in touch