The choice depends on their priorities simplicity now or long-term tax advantages.

It depends, we recently had a deal where we got under contract for $26k, We new AS-IS there was a strong possibility to sell it on market for $95-100k.

Remember to always budget 10-25% (depending on age/condition) extra as a buffer.

It will depend on what your goals are, but if you'd like to scale fast, you could leverage the $100k cash to buy 2 or 3 duplexes in lower priced markets that have higher rent/price ratios.You could use these properties to learn the ins-outs of OOS investing and use these to build your network and confidence in the market.

I guess it depends on your risk tolerance and your ability to find a better deal than the one you already have with the equity you are pulling out.

Depending on the cash flow for the property, you are looking at up to 75% of the appraised value. 

Just depends on your experience level and the network you have.

It can do better or worse depending where you are, but these are some general ideas of what you can get out of it.

There is no average cost, because it depends on what you're starting with.

Again, these fees are charged and paid to the lender to complete and fund the mortgage.Third partyclosing costs include title company fees - including the actual title policy, escrow or closing fee, tax certification, and other title fees; governmental charges – including recording charges, intangible, and transfer taxes (depending on your state).