Investing in well built properties that are able to generate positive cash flow with current rental rates2.

Using credit instead of cash for reserves is an aggressive option that can increase your investment returns, but it increases risk: will credit still be available if/when you need it?  

Are you looking for cash out?

One thing I would add is that you can put effort on the front end into building a cash buyer list and know their criteria.

Write yourself a check made out to 'cash' and deposit it for the funds needed.Also, you may want to check if you need to KEEP 150% of the funds needed in escrow with the town.

An STR property manager is going to take at least 25%, and any cash flow is gone at that point.At this point, a self-managed MTR makes more than an STR managed by a company.

Although if the tenant's situation is genuine... maybe you can give them a break on this.

People are willing to pay the high interest rate because they expect to pay off the loan quickly.If you own the home outright, you would go to a traditional bank to cash out the equity.

Purchase price: $9,273,500 Cash invested: $1,854,700 https://marinadelrioresidences.com

Plus, you get a steady flow of cash from the buyer's payments, which can be super handy, especially if you're retired and looking for a consistent income stream.