It will just be easier on the cash out of pocket to bring on a few investors.  

Get's rid of the slimy sellers and the weasels in the business.A broker/agent wants to know UPFRONT if they are dealing with a sleazy seller that will not properly compensate a broker/agent for bringing a competent buyer to the table.  

This could include charging a larger deposit or last month's rent or the first three months up front or whatever.

A lender would require you to have this done, but if you are paying cash, nobody will force you to protect yourself.Third Party Reports: $17KSurvey $2KTitle Recording and Search $5KAttorney Fees ? 

For context, we have been running a successful airbnb for 6+ months cash flowing close to $750/month.

Purchase price: $200,000 Cash invested: $70,000 Wife and I finally pulled the trigger on this duplex.

But the only liquid one of those (until you sell a property) is cash flow.  

I just invest locally and luckily have been able to find properties with a nice blend of cash flow and appreciation (lots of appreciation).

(Yes, I live on rice 'n' beans)If you have an underwriting process that can focus on my current cash-flows (and perhaps track record of successfully stabilizing properties), I invite you to comment or DM.THANKS BP COMMUNITY!

I’ve been looking for my first rental and have looked at 40-50 places and none of them cash flow.