Return everything to the store, then go back and buy half of it again when you get some bookings, right before the guests show up.

Best to get more return for your equity. 

Invest all cashLeverageBuy in syndicate Lets assume someone has say 100-500k in cash and is looking to invest in todays market in MF  Why would you pick one method over another and what would be your expected return etc. 

No, that number is pre-tax -- I consider taxes a cost of doing business, and don't modify my return targets based on it.As for my "salary," my flipping business is mostly passive from my perspective.  

Your cap rate and cash-on-cash return are currently negative, until you get three tenants and start collecting some rents

An opportunity to put real capital to work SAFELY and for a GREAT return.

Of course, if you apply leverage (debt) to these investments then the returns will be better than 7 or 8 percent (which is why we are in this business in the first place). 

The Seller also needs time to inspect, clean, and repair before returning the security deposits.

I am looking to brrrr so I can add value, but am open to a retail purchase if the numbers for cash flow and cash on cash return are there.

Good thing about the LOC is that you don’t pay interest unless you use it, so if you have a good deal that has higher rate if return compared to your LOC, it would make sense to use the cash.