But you also need systems and knowledge in order to operate the property.

Just curious, but usually a pension with that kind of value belongs to someone who paid into the system long enough to be vested (usually 5 years or more).

Offer the note for as a down payment on the real estate you desire to own.same as #3, but ask the seller to take back some paper also (if not all of it) this is called "papering out"create a note again on one of your equities - sell the note for a cash discountmake an offer on the property you want subject to a 1031 exchange or subject to an outright sale of another propertyoffer one of your properties for sale with a deep discount (you'll have lots of interest) with an option to buy back in a few years (you get cash and have an option to buy your property back - buyer has your property and cash flow for a period of time plus a great yield on his investment)borrow on your home - use the proceed for cash flow real estatedon't buy - C O N T R O L  the property you want with a skinny contract of sale - with the right to market and possession if it is vacant (do a little work and improvements) offer it for sale at price that will give you a nice profit  - assign your contract for a profit.

For context, I've given him leeway in several other areas relating to HOA policies since he is new (i.e. contractors started demo/ construction prior to the quiet hours noted in our CC&R's several times during the weekend.

I've recently wanted to build my own notification system to be notified of when new properties show up in MLS that fit my current criteria.

If the house needs work, or even if the systems are aging, I add this to my initial purchase price for the calculation, plus a contractor's price margin for the hassle involved. 

Interior Paint, floors, hvac system and roof all redone with in the last 6 months.

It says "Albany, NY is a GREAT place for my system to work."

Hi @Alex R. really appreciate your explanation. 

@Summer Poole There are plenty of avenues to take when it comes to acquiring the list and building/budgeting your marketing campaign, which can require some money upfront to systemize & scale.