@Sharon McCants - I lean toward the advice from @Jonathan Greene on your question.Years ago, I made the mistake of forgoing quality for quantity, which led to headaches and a fundamental change in the way our company operated and in the way I personally invested.

Richard,Due to higher rates a HELOC can sometimes be a financial burden and a deal killer down the road.

Finally, accountability is key, as we take ownership of our actions and results both individually and as a team, creating a foundation for trust, growth, and long-term success.

I believe the PM lives an hour and a half away (purchased PM business that we were previously using) and didn't visit the home before sending out the plumber because they didn't seem to know any more details about the invoice than what was written in the description.

And, as others noted, it also can greatly depend on what you plan to do with the cash, if you aren't investing it in this house.  

@Jason Porto we own mostly multiunit in the Chicago suburbs in the Berwyn area, and as I have scaled up I set aside $2,000-$2,500 per unit for reserves.

I'm talking to the seller's broker, but I would like to find my own people to assist with the due diligence period, such as an SBA loan broker, an accountant with experience doing QoE for this kind of transaction, and a lawyer.

I have a property with a house up front and a studio duplex in back.

Free and a very good place to network with Real Estate Investors.

It is attracting younger retail and a few firms but most shy away from it as they don’t see any added value in it and don’t trust it.