I want to avoid falling into a mindset of thinking we can't afford to invest because of the needs in front of us.

Both allow you to avoid touching retirement funds while leveraging the value of your properties.

@Brice Alef-Torrisi putting each property in its own LLC is usually overkill.Getting a bank account for each LLC is typically something you need to do to avoid "piercing of the LLC corporate veil" (actually depends on tax selection you made for LLC), but is also overkill.You haven't indicated how you are holding the deed for the latest property.If in your name or same LLC, you don't need a separate bank account.If in separate LLC, you can create a Master LLC, have each property LLC hire the Master LLC to manage their affairs, and just get a bank account for Master LLC.This is an opinion, not advice, so lookup CPA Frank Alcini in Troy for expert advice.

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In our case, avoiding a buyer's commission seems to be potentially helpful with negotiations, especially since we are purchasing below what we can afford, and can pay up front for RE attorney, buyer RE fees, etc.

Try to avoid scheduling inspections for the last 10 days of the month as you will need time to fix the defects and get another inspection.

Just ensure you do thorough market analysis to avoid pitfalls.3.