We could cash out refi the rentals to acquire all of the DP needed.

I personally recommend looking into out of state investing in a market like Columbus OH for cash flowing deals that hit the 1% rule and have lots of appreciation due to the great macroeconomics - population growth, job growth, and major companies developing here (Meta, Intel, Amazon, Google, etc.).

Wealth Building vs Cash FlowMy proposition is that too many real estate investors, much too often, emphasize cash flow over increasing net worth.

Just so I am able to buy a property there with a best possible cash flow.

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.