I simply would like to maximize my money/options.  

The Tip for the startup of a Real Estate Career is to maximize your exposure.

Any thoughts are appreciated.Hey Nate,Personally I would buy in a secondary market like here in Columbus OH, and focus on small multifamily, that way you can utilize easy to get leverage, and maximize cashflow and appreciation. 

So, what are the steps you will take to sell the home and maximize your investment?

Broker Morris Hall from Maxim Properties LLC How did you add value to the deal?

My hometown is just north of Austin, I was thinking of using short term rentals there to maximize cash flow so I have the option to retire early or not.

@Steven Marks one reason why people who really try to maximize the BRRRR strategy don't make the initial purchase with a conventional loan is that they are often looking for properties that need a lot of work (and so provide the opportunity to add a lot of value), and banks won't lend on these distressed properties. 

The seller is motivated to let it go for 8k so I think I can move it, it's just maximizing the assignment fee that will most likely be the challenge. 

Certainly, paying taxes sucks, but you don't pay taxes without income and I'd rather get another dollar of income and pay tax on it vs not getting that dollar of income and giving it to the bank instead so I can avoid paying tax on it...As some others have said - get a tax pro to look at your situation and maximize that, then focus separately on what to do with the cash.For the cash, the question is simple to me - what does your written IPS say? 

I need an architect to help remodeling a property in the historic district of Beacon Hill in San Antonio Tx.It is a 5-plex and a profesional recommended scope/lay-out is needed to maximize the return on investment.Thank you