I've been favoring porcelain "slate" 6x6 laid running bond like bricks.

Real Estate Investing is not a quick way to get rich, and for the average Person depending on your time and available funds it can take a while to be able to accumulate multiple properties.

But I do need to move and figure a purchase of a multi family 2 unit home, I live in one unit and have a tenant would be a great start to a real estate portfolio.The question I have is I've networked with am agent and I know he'll ask for proof of funds.

If the property has equity, be prepared to sell before FC or have access to funds to payoff the loan.

I wouldn't mind spending the time on rehab, and seeing as how I will be using a low down payment to owner occupy for a year I should have some reserve funds to do upgrades.

Some states have a recovery fund for licensed contractors but may not cover non-owner occupied or commercial entities.

This will be funded by either a cashout refinance or a HELOC on our primary residence, its estimated value is $180,000.

When the money is out of the TSP I am assuming it is no longer acquiring the gains/losses from sitting in its fund.

It’s easier to move funds around and make payments.

To your question about funds, it entirely depends on the deal.