I would acquire in cash and then refi into longer funding. #4.

Happy New Year and if you need any assistance acquiring property on O'ahu, contact me at any time - I am here to serve you.  

Marilyn had acquired a package deal of six houses around this time and I knew this was my last opportunity to make significant revenue before things got scary.

I have actually worked with a number of investors from california who have sold their CA property and been able to acquire 2-3 cash flowing investments in great markets. 

While some buyers may shy away from the 7.125% interest rate, others who are familiar with the "Subject-To" strategy or are more flexible on financing terms may see it as an opportunity to acquire a property with decent equity and no need to qualify for traditional financing.

My plan would be use the 401k kind of like a hard money loan where I'd acquire the property, rehab it, then refinance long term, pay off the 401k loan and get it rented.

Turns out, the previous owner did take many steps to mitigate the moisture damage and the home was very dry and mold free when we acquired it.

It's a business - acquiring/building, managing, and growing a business. 

The assets I see them actually acquire do not correlate to the money they've raised. 

The first thing here would be the regulations and laws governing acquiring properties, managing properties and selling properties.