First, if you have access to equity relationships who only expect an 8% cash on cash return that is extremely inexpensive equity you have at your disposal.

Marketing Shift: I’ve noticed that Martel has altered his marketing strategy, moving away from advertising a guaranteed profit on the first deal to a guarantee of helping you buy your first property.

It allows you to access funds as needed without the immediate commitment of a large lump sum, like with a cash-out refinance.Given your focus on maintaining positive cash flow, carefully evaluating the terms of any HELOC offer is essential.

It sounds like you have the cash somewhere it's just a matter of accessing it and what way is most beneficial to you to do that.

I gave my assistant access to my Facebook account to post and respond to inquiries and Facebook said that we broke their rules and that I cannot post on the marketplace.  

Some do not allow access or inspections, and some will not have utilities turned on so its tough to determine what is and is not working.

I'm worried about buying my first section 8 investment - and the rent being much lower than what is advertised on the section 8 payment standard. 

One of them messaged me back and said they decided to pay for a program (who heavily advertises on social media) that costs $15,000 to do flipping in the Midwest with a net proceeds of $10,000 to $30,000 (more if it works out well). $10k  before capital gains tax sounds like a huge headache - HYSA or some index funds would get that with far less stress I warned them about buying cheap properties and trying to do a renovation from 2000 miles away with no experience.

STR people don't really care about access to a grocery, MTR will.

He hasn’t put a sign on the property or done any advertising.