Anyone can get 4.3% now in a 100% treasury fund (was 5% until recently), virtually risk-free.

@Steven Nguyen            Your first step is to liquidate some of your Crypto so you have liquid funds to contribute to the deal.

Trying to save $$ so I can prepare emergency funds in case of any major repairs etc .

I could get the same or higher overall ROI by putting my money in an index fund which is 100% passive.Deal #2This seems like a good deal to me at the asking price.

I will provide some thoughts on the San Diego purchase- virtually all high LTV mls purchases since rates started to hike have negative cash flow at purchase- historically great appreciation- historically great rent growth but recently flattening- prop 13 is great benefit for long holds- laws keep getting less LL friendly.

Hard money would be the easiest and most common route to fund the purchase/rehab.

I've done a few deals where the bank offered purchase + rehab funding up to 75% ARV, and then it converts automatically to a normal mortgage loan at the end of the rehab. 

That way, her limited funds can go toward her own living expenses. 

A 1031 exchange doesn’t apply, but funding through a self-directed IRA can defer taxes, though profits from debt financing may trigger UBIT.To reduce taxes, consider forming an LLC for better expense deductions, offsetting gains with investment losses, or holding the property for 12+ months to qualify for lower long-term capital gains rates.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

The advantage with the bank was minimal closing costs, a good interest rate, and a draw system so I could get funding as I completed each rental unit.