You need an outside source of cash flow to fund the in-vesting.

., Titan Funding, CoreVest) worth considering for unique scenarios?

However, our current hard money lender only funds one loan at a time, limiting our ability to take on multiple deals simultaneously. 

My wife not comfortable putting our house as equity, therefore we are utilizing other options to fund investment properties. 

While I know that return goals are different for each investor and their specific goals, it seems that a bad or low-performing deal for one person might be what another investor is looking for. 

Cash Reserves & Emergency Fund✅ Have 3-6 months’ worth of expenses (mortgage, insurance, taxes, and maintenance) saved.✅ Keep an emergency fund for unexpected repairs and vacancies.2.

But I first have to positively identify the person with a certain transaction.

. (#1 appreciating city 2023)I personally make well over $100k/yr cash flow from 21 properties here.

That said - I think a simple muitual fund would give me better returns on the same money ($900k) at 8-12% (i.e., $72k - $108k). 

Online platforms like Zillow, PropStream, and Auction.com are worth exploring, and don’t forget to check out local real estate groups for deals and partnerships.Since you’re in Racine, the Rental Property Association of Wisconsin and Milwaukee REIA are great resources for networking, finding contractors, and learning about funding opportunities.