Partner Driven found this Water Street deal through a direct-to-seller approach, leveraging our extensive network.

All-cash purchases provide stability and simplicity but may limit your portfolio size.A balanced approach could be:Use a portion (e.g., $400k-$600k) to purchase a few smaller multifamily properties (2-4 units) in cash-flowing markets like Toledo.

It's a very business purpose, subject property based approach.

While it may not provide immediate high cash flow, it could serve as a valuable learning experience and a foundation for future investments.Remember, successful real estate investing isn't about following a one-size-fits-all approach.

Consider a hybrid approach with one property in Phoenix and one out of state.

@Ashley GuerraTo build a profitable portfolio in South Jersey, choose a single-family house (SFH) approach with closeness to schools and safer areas, or a multi-family home (MFH) strategy using FHA loans, seller financing, partnerships, or responsible leverage of family home equity.

This approach involves actively investing money to generate returns instead of letting it sit idle, potentially offering a more dynamic and rewarding financial strategy.Cardone also emphasizes, "Cash flow is king.

There's a lot of different ways you can approach it as someone who will eventually have a high W2 income. 

Also, the problem with the traditional approach is that the easy clients subsidize the difficult ones.

I approached them because I had a promising deal on the table but needed fast funding without complications.