I did use them to pay one of my renovation guys during that same renovation as he wanted cash and didn't want to wait until closing.

Hi @Rita SamaddarI recommend areas based on three things:Budget: Knowing your cash to close helps me suggest the best areas, especially if you're using a hard money loan.Rehab Level: Whether you prefer low or major rehab impacts the neighborhoods I'll recommend.Market Dynamics: Areas with minimal days on market are ideal, as they predict how quickly your property will sell post-rehab.In conclusion, start with how much you have to work with and the level of rehab you're comfortable with to find the best areas for fix and flip.

I personally like it when there is a IRS lien scares the uninformed away and much less competition .. it also keeps those that MUST get a HML to pay off the cash they invested as quick as possible..

Now I’m shifting my focus to retirement cash flow.

Purchase price: $186,000 Cash invested: $70,000 Purchased this unit through creative strategy, (sub-to) current is an Airbnb in Baltimore.

I have the cash but obviously if I don’t have to put it down I’d rather not.

Many investors from California are choosing to invest in the Midwest because of the low barrier to entry and yearly cash returns making more sense in these lower priced markets.

If that's 25 dollars or 300 that's entirely up to you provided you comply with the law.2) You could pull the equity out in a cash out refinance, and use the proceeds to purchase another property and keep both.

Keep the current house, cash-out refi at higher rate for cash, and convert to investment property (assume 0 cash flow per month).

The deal cash flows or has a clear defined path to achieve solid cash flow4.