Also in our logging days and this goes for the development ground as well.My partner Steve would ALWAYS have his cooler with Fresh Salmon some Elk jerky and sometimes steaks  SMoked salmon  all stuff he got on his coastal Oregon property.you walk up to a land owner and hand them half of a side of Fresh salmon caught from the ocean not that junk you buy in the store that is farm raised.. and who you think they are going to call.I called him Johnny  salmon seed..

There are many was to invest in a hold property, get your seed money back, and retain control over that hold property (and keep it cash flowing). 

The 250K that I take tax free could possibly be the seed I plant to grow the lending side.

Once in, do I need to bring a cashier's check or the like to deposit into the account as seed capital?

It's like planting a seed that can grow into a money tree.But the power of real estate doesn't stop there.

It's like being one step ahead in a game of chess.Step 13: Stay Patient and PersistentStaying patient and persistent means not giving up easily and waiting calmly for things to happen.It's like planting a seed and waiting for it to grow into a big, strong tree.

It is a small seed capital investment, but it could increase rental yield by $25 - $50 / mon.

I hated living in that neighborhood, but I exited with a nice gain, which provided seed capital for other investments.It is a great feeling to buy in a neighborhood that is growing and multiplies your capital.

Basically, once you have that seed money, you can use it to make more money, AND even afford to have a bad deal --- not that you want one, but in reality it DOES happen.So, basically this angel investor is that first $1mil. 

Let's break down what these mean:Long-term strategies are like planting seeds and patiently waiting for the trees to grow.