There are some houses around that I would like to get a hold of one day though it may be hard with as expensive as everything is getting.

.- When paying with cash, you have fewer closing costs (no lender fees) and fewer holding costs (no interest payments).

I'm going to hold onto the property and give it at least another year before I decide to emotionally sell. 

@Truong Vu You have some valid concerns, but most investments, whether for your personal use or long term holding property is usually about leveraging what you have.

Purchase price: $125,000 Cash invested: $50,000 I am currently looking for properties for a newly formed non-profit group that wants to supply affordable housing for disabled veterans in the San Antonio, TX, area.We are looking for SFH, Dups, Trips, or Quads to rehab and meet ADA standards for hold rentals for the disabled veteran community in SA.If you know of anyone looking to sell a property that might fit our criteria please reach out and give us some support for the disabled veterans community in SA.

A little more on my situation below…I want to do a rent ready (or close to it) buy and hold SFH.

@Fiona Layne-GerminBeginner-friendly strategies for building long-term wealth include house hacking, buy and hold rentals, BRRRR Method, real estate syndicatations, rent-by-the-room strategy, short-term or mid-term rentals, and partnering with experienced investors.

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment.

Quote from @Jim Miller: I hold a Florida real estate license.

SFD vs condo vs 2-4 unit, hold vs flip, turnkey vs rehab, passive vs active...it really comes down to each individual property/opportunity, what your goals with the property are, and if the numbers make sense or not.Best of luck!