When you learn to partner with professionals who are well-versed in this segment, most distressed property transactions are quite straightforward.Myth 5: Distressed Properties Are Not Obtainable with FinancingThere is this perception that distressed properties are cash-type deals.

If it’s the only one, it might be worth negotiating rather than holding onto a property that will bleed cash every month.

Not sexy but I sleep like a baby every night and cash those checks on the 1st of every month!!

What you use is what you have to pay back.Cash-Out Refinance Cash-out refinance this gives you cash from the equity you have built up in your home.

@Brian Chadwicktry a cash out refinance. 

Long term rental numbers are hard to get cash flow with added in reserves for maintenance, cap ex, and vacancy.

Thanks, it all sounds good as long as I can avoid paying hefty taxes and generate cash flow.

You'll have to look at the income and expenses to predict whether your cash flow will improve.

I'm going to exclude my personal residence from this because I don't view this as an investment, I need a place to live.Excluding my primary residence my current breakdown is 47% real estate 53% stocks/cash. 

@Kevin Hintz It's property dependent, obviously, but last year, I sold one a street back from the beach that they're cash flowing.