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..

There are obviously fake accounts offering ridiculous terms that stand out like a flashing neon billboard.Also, the countermeasures are pretty simple: "Don't pay anyone for ANYTHING up front!"

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.

If that's 25 dollars or 300 that's entirely up to you provided you comply with the law.2) You could pull the equity out in a cash out refinance, and use the proceeds to purchase another property and keep both.

Many investors from California are choosing to invest in the Midwest because of the low barrier to entry and yearly cash returns making more sense in these lower priced markets.

Keep the current house, cash-out refi at higher rate for cash, and convert to investment property (assume 0 cash flow per month).

The deal cash flows or has a clear defined path to achieve solid cash flow4.

Turnover, in theory, should be cheaper as well.The current rental cash flows ~$400/mo.

I really want to absorb as much as possible but only have about 70K in cash available, so I'd rely on financing, which I am no stranger to.