If you own (2) properties free and clear you could simply do a cash out refinance. 

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I would also target ones that are ideal for renting out when you move out so maybe do a lower price point. 

A DSCR refinance can also allow you to take some cash out if you want to use it to put down on another investment property and when you close simply close in an LLC.  

I plan on living in one side and renting the other side out. 

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Quote from @Shawn Questa: A few times I've reached out to Cash Buyers and they would tell me that they are a part of an Investment Group and that they are ready to quickly Close Deals would be happy to work with me.Later I would come to find out that they are actually a Group of Wholesalers, like me.I guess I would prefer to Work directly with the Investor, Cash Buyer or Flipper. 

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