For us, that means developing strategies to increase the velocity of money - value add projects where we can force appreciation, pull out money in shorter periods of time (1-2 years), and recycle the equity.   

Let's step outside of the SF Bay area and into real America for a minute:Base money supply doesn't produce inflation until it becomes M1, and this requires velocity.

If you'll review this graph from the (link: https://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/MZMV ) you will notice that the increase in the velocity of money PRECEDED the August 1971 Nixon policy change regarding the gold standard.

Settle on market commission rate (typically 2.5-3.0%) based on inventory, market velocity, quality of property, etc.

There's a finance concept called money velocity.

So if you have a hiccup on 1...or even 2...you're still moving...for me, it's about velocity of money...as a Private Money Lender, we make money with money...you can too...Shoot me an email and I'll send you some info.

Flips take advantage of the velocity of money and can be lucrative.

I know tons of people want to own the properties free and clear but to get to your goal quick you might want to review the velocity of money and tax benefits of financing.

IMHO - I suggest you set your retirement goal at 5 years and go from there.I started using this method a few years ago and it has dramatically increased the velocity of my business and attaining goals.Just a thought.- it's always good to see another Hoosier utilizing this great site!

Just make sure you're very conservative about your flipping price and marketing prowess so you can estimate the velocity of your investment (aka, how fast you get back your initial investment AND profit).