All depends on the interest rate on the primary home and if fixed.

In some cases, after crunching the numbers, the profit margin was so slim—or even negative—that I had to pass on some promising opportunities.Here’s my situation: I currently own two properties—a primary residence and a rental property—both of which have substantial equity.

One difference was to have two properties appreciating (though at very different rates as they were in different areas) instead of 1.

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

Every market is different, but paying cash doesnt necessitate a huge reduction in price - it might, or it might just make the offer more competitive than other bids that require financing. 

But he also has different syndication projects to invest with him.

SubTo is a different strategy. 

Sometimes they'll have gurus come thru that charge more for a full day class or more extensive training.I've posted before some lists of area meetups...each has a little different twist and following. 

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

If you don’t you should choose a different question.