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No more lending so my search continues. 

But how does this actually play out in practice?

And I hope the learning just doesn't stop there but continue after learning about this site.

Cash out and refinance is an effective strategy if you are looking to continue to build your real estate portfolio.  

in other words, would it be better to pay cash for 4 properties now and continue to buy with cash flow as it comes in, or would it be smarter to finance 8 (or any number larger than 4 from my prior question) and allow the cash flow to pay them off. 

I would also like to work with an individual who will stay organized and be continually shopping to find me the lowest rates for my personal and future rental properties.

He did mine and did a great job--efficient, fair priced, knew what he was talking about, and didnt play any of the seller's agent games. 

I want to continue my research mainly into Buy & Hold investing and also look into ways to get into the game with a small amount of start-up money. 

L.I write about No Bank No Credit financing.If you want to play in the sandbox of no money no credit, you need:Private Lenders (knowledge of self directed IRAs)JV Partners (splitting profits w cash partners)Creative Financing (sub2, land contracts, installment sales, TIC contracts, using notes, etc)I used to live in Mt Kisco, Westchester.I get what you are trying to do.Good luck!