They know what it's like to maintain a house, they have shown that they've kept the same address for a long time, and they have accumulated so much stuff that they won't want to move again for a long time.

We would like to continue accumulating as many rentals as possible so eventually we will be free to travel and do the things we like.

So please, weigh in:Advantages of buying homes in cash:1) More pull when it comes to sellers who need the money quickly.2) Less risk, as properties are far less likely to not cash flow.3) Less properties to manage in proportion to capital invested.Advantages of buying homes with other people's money:1) Potentially low start up costs2) A better cash on cash return3) The accumulation of Real Estate is quicker (for those with little cash)4) A hedge against inflation.So, which do you prefer, and what am I missing for either list?

If I am capable of taking advantage of these low rates, I would like to accumulate up to $2 - $3M of fixed mortgages under my name as my wife does not work over the next 8 years.

TD Bank will cut them a check directly every year if their interest exceeds $50 or some other amount, and send them a 1099; I don't recall the exact amount, because the interest rate has been so miniscule the last few years that no tenant has ever accumulated enough to get a check when they moved.

Just became a losing proprosition all the way around and we couldn't hold on to them.Looking to get started wholesaling ourselves, but it seems like the market is pretty crowded, so struggling to get the first deal under our belts so we can start accumulating some capital to work with.

I am not buying any more until I accumulate more reserves and more importantly figure out a way to get financing with my wife and I both being self employed.

I've been lucky enough to accumulate a decent amount of cash from wholesaling and rehabbing, but feel like it's a very tough business in this market since if I don't flip houses then I don't make money.

In doing that, you free yourself up to reuse the VA/FHA financing (0 - 3.5% down) on a new primary residence, multifamily or not.The combination of purchased equity and low downpayments allows someone to slowly, but steadily accumulate cash flowing properties.

So, the profits will be less than what you're accumulating in the IRA.