As far as credit, you would want a score above 680 ideally to get the highest loan to value on a cash out refinance, but I would aim higher at 720+ as that comes with a significant rate drop.

Cash for keys if it will work.

About 90% of our tenants pay online through our portal and the other 10% pay cash, check, or money order.

Purchase price: $200,000 Cash invested: $30,000 Single Family Residence holding on to.

At the very least she will be able to carry forward the losses for a very long time, helping her get into cash flow positive status much faster. 

Purchase price: $550,000 Cash invested: $150,000 Sale price: $800,000 "Acquired a 3-unit beachfront property in Carolina Beach, renovated to increase rental value and resale potential.

Purchase price: $285,000 Cash invested: $33,500 In May 2024, I purchased a duplex in College Station as a house hack.

Specifically, I would encourage you to continue to seek local opportunities for equity growth as well as seeking out-of-state or upstate opportunities for cash-flow (i.e.

Purchase price: $64,900 Cash invested: $16,000 1st property.

Great way to get your money working in a variety of real estate asset classes without the huge cash outputs typically needed.