If you go over budget, you'll be forced to bring liquidity you may not have to the refi closing table.

I have worked with a number of great CPAs over the years and would be more than happy to provide you with recommendations if you'd like?

I saved up the cash over a 2yr period.

Hey @Marc Shin, what you can do is add a second layer of drywall over the first.

Will rent for 1750/month.Capex items needed soon: roof, water heater, furnaceArea: A area, appreciation is at about 5% a year but average home price is ~$500K so this home will appreciate faster, this will have multiple offers on itDeal #2 - mixed use, small office with a 3 bedroom and a 1 bedroom over it.Ask: 325KCurrently fully rented on one year leases, bringing in 4775/month but only one tenant pays their own utilities plus owner is responsible for snow removal and landscaping. 

My goal, over the next five years, is to utilize real estate in lieu of my current hourly consulting income, by building a portfolio of rentals.  

Was looking for advice to sell at a good price point but ASAP and do I have to turn that money over to a new property right away?

Could seller finance (not recommended) to reduce initial burden and spread it out over time

You indeed have to spend that much money.

Quote from @Chris Seveney: Over the past quarter, I have seen around $1B in defaulted fix and flip loans - many of these from new lenders since 2020 and more of a "tech platform".As we all know, the intersection of tech and real estate investing has brought incredible innovation, especially in hard money lending.