However, I suppose it depends on your situation.I know some people who borrow from their 401k or use an IRA to pull from.

But I guess it just depends on what you're doing and what you need.

Common utilities paid by the landlord will be similar if not the same; standard services (extermination, changing filters, snow removal, fire safety inspections etc.) will cost the same.Expenses will vary depending on the market.

And if you only talking $1-200k it is not a massive initial reduction depending on their basis.

That number varies by state.Virginia - 4Maryland - 5DC - 6

You'll most likely find your staffing costs to be in the neighborhood of $1,200 to $1,900 per unit per year, depending on property size, class, and market. 

It just depends on your expectations for what looks like a win.

But that depends on the level of rehab, price point and so on. 

As for cash or not I think it depends on rates, your level of risk tolerance, and what the opportunity costs is for that money. 

Depending on who you're targeting to rent your MTR, each website has it's benefits.