The best strategy is to focus on properties that cash flow at today’s rates and consider a refinance down the line as a bonus rather than a necessity.

This does not align with buying most buildings in cash.Once you progress in your investing efforts you may come across more UHNW individuals, family offices and institutions who would take the lower return for limiting risk (all cash deal).

house was built half way onto my lot.. owner of house went to court he only had to pay what half of the lot was worth at the time.. so no big win.. more like a big hassle

.$70k out of my pocket cash and sell the house when it is done for $360k to $400Kclosing cost $40k so 360 - 40 = 320 - 270 = 50K profit or 400k - 40k = 360k - 270k = 90k profitthe $360k is conservative for sale price chino hill ca.at least that was what i had bouncing in my head

Build up your cash as you build your knowledge and network5.

Possibly some questions to ask yourself: How much higher is the cash flow in Akron?

Quote from @Daniel Tanasa: Another option is to get a small cash out refinance from the house you plan on fixing up, if is in financeable condition, and use that to fix it up, while still cash flowing.

We were just happy our first and second mortgage was going to be covered and have a little cash flow at the same time.

This deal doesn't meet the 2% or 50% rule of thumb, but it has positive cash flow and is in a growing market, according to the latest 2024 Top 100 data from BP. 

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