I think that means you are opposed to taking on debt for your first deal.

The benefits to using available cash to fund multiples investments as opposed to paying all cash for one investment seem pretty self explanatory, but the largest benefits...especially in real estate...are likely the ability the spread risk across multiple investments and the ability to make multiple investments in a shorter period of time, allowing your cash flow, equity, and ultimately potentially your net worth to increase at a faster pace.To answer your question about traditional financing directly, yes you can obtain a traditional mortgage and put a large cash down payment down, essentially financing 'part' of the purchase price.

My contactor is licensed bonded and insured and he called the neighbor offering to cover the cost of exterior detailing of his car.

Allowing that chess move by opposing counsel.

Instead, we sought and received a variance from the building department that allowed us to remain within the International Residential Code as opposed to the International Building Code.

If I were to do so, I'd definitely look for small multi-family as opposed to SFRs, unless you're wanting to create a short-term rental(STR). 

New metal roof, painted the interior and exterior, sanded and painted the kitchen cabinets, and installed a new furnace.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in North Little Rock. 2021: new metal roof, painted the interior and exterior, sanded and painted the kitchen cabinets, and installed a new furnace.2024: New new vinyl plank flooring and carpet were installed throughout the home, all of the electrical outlets were replaced, and the A/C condenser and compressor were replaced.This property is currently listed for sale!

In my opinion, exterior cameras do not represent an invasion of privacy. 

Debris from second floor piled up on the first floor, almost all exterior was melted away and would definitely call for a feasibility study.