What I'm trying to say is that going up to 1.5-2 hours outside of even the biggest cities, there are pockets of affordable towns/cities with at least positive cash flow (although its never been harder to find than right now, I've been waiting for 3 years for the market to make sense before buying again). 

I, personally, would be stressed about all that cash out of pocket though and would sell for piece of mind.San Diego, CA 2021 Real Estate Market Appreciation & Housing Market Trends - NeighborhoodScout

I've filed claims on things that are pretty severe and couldn't cover out of pocket, so as a result I just upped my deductible.

I'm starting out doing redeemable tax deeds and going to auctions where everybody has "bigger pockets" than I do.

He should have no out of pocket costs on the investment.   

If anyone on bigger pockets is on Rod Khleif coaching program please let me know how it turned out for you?

The problem with trying to invest $500,000 is you really can't use the same strategies you use with $50,000 and be effective.When I was buying SF houses I could buy them (using hard money) for $25K out of pocket. 

Once you have a deal they will guide you through the process and even help you attain the funding with out coming out of pocket or using your personal credit.

We just joined Bigger Pockets & are looking to connect with others who do creative deals in Denver Metro & surrounding areas.

Don -You've got quite the fan base here on Bigger Pockets all wishing that you have a positive outcome.