Cash is the sugar in the lemon juice that converts the concoction to lemonade.

(I am dreaming of getting space with no money down or free / almost free rent) - please help with some creative juice... :)

We can get creative and raise an LP/GP structure to juice GP (our) equity while LPs (investors) make a nice return

Lots of comm loans are cheaper with a limited balloon vs. full amortization2) Since you're trying to juice the CFBT in your limited time, interest only is popular. 

I'd also say use it to juice up your retirement and medical (HSA) pre W2 contributions which is what wife/myself do. 

That juice may not be worth the squeeze

Either you can make a profitable buy, or not, no madder how hard you squeeze a rock you won't get juice. 

@Drew Slew my advice *if you are willing to start an active biz where you can juice your returns with available capital and a moderate amount of effort*: look into the Vacation Rental business and learn how to self manage remotely like lots of ppl on BP.

We see opportunity there, but is the juice worth the squeeze as the projects we take on are usually heavier value adds.The area we are looking to initially purchase is in South Peoria.

BP is full of ppl who remote self manage to juice their returns, myself included - from 2,000+ miles away.