Which one is more appealing - continuing to own the house or the security of that much cash/liquidity?

This is a passive way of earning with real estate-based security, protection and insurance.

@Justin FondrenIf your credit score is in the 700–730 range, you're in a great position to secure favorable loan terms.

Smart locks and security cameras (outdoor only) add an extra layer of control.

The building next to yours looks much nicer and has THREE security vehicles parked in front.

By negotiating a significant discount, buyers can secure great deals while meeting the seller's urgent need to close the sale.

Thank you Eric.In addition to the rental properties, my wife and I have a paid off house, paid off car, and about $1.4m in retirement accounts, brokerages, and savings.We live in a HCOL area and our expenses are $9.5k per month even though we live pretty modestly.I set out initially to have real estate pay for at least some of my expenses in order to give me more freedom and financial security.

experience: I’m on my 3rd flipage: early 40sday job: brand and web design/development retirement savings: noneI want to learn about buy and hold to secure having SOMETHING for retirement!

It is the interest rates at which banks lend to each other and is short for Secured Overnight Financing Rate. 

However, I find myself uncertain about how to structure such deals and whether I could successfully secure them.I was wondering if you could offer any recommendations for educational resources that might help me better understand and navigate the intricacies of creative finance and seller finance deals.