All investing is, or should be deploying capital to meet your goals based on your risk tolerance.

I set up a long 90 day close date to buy myself more time as well.The heart of what I'm asking I guess is, do any successful investors out there intentionally "flip" buildings for the big, and quicker cash windfalls, with the intent of deploying into longer term rentals only when they have a nest egg of a couple million? 

Just deploy it safely and increase the velocity on your cash.Try networking as much as you can with local investors and with investors on here to find a rockstar agent.

@Sean Tippens there should always be some basic trouble shooting before deploying someone onsite.

Anyway I would say there are better deals out there that you can deploy your capital. 

I'd focus more on the details of the options available to me and deploying them to best suit my needs.

If you have a high-income job and you're simply looking to deploy some of you excess cash into real estate because you know it's a good (and diversified) asset class, then turnkey is a great solution.  

So I’ve got excess capital sitting around just waiting to deploy towards repairs & cap ex.

I typically do not pursue Single Family properties, but I had cash that needed to be deployed and this should be a quick turn around and then a nice cash flowing property.

A long term play could involve an IRA, whole life, or solo 401(k), if you qualify.Personally I plan on deploying capital as soon as possible so prefer the employer matched 401(k) and savings/checking.