What you need to do is figure out what the set backs are that are required, and see what you can do.

Just trying to figure out if it is truly the best way for us to move forward with our company.

So, my first caution is it would be healthy not to expect similar results on certain real property investments/deals in the current and near future cycles.That said, there are multiple considerations and clarity needed, before I would act on any investments with your equity.

You have so much time to figure out what you want to do and build a network throughout that time.

If you do decide to start flipping homes- as a new investor you can either self finance with all cash, or you can contact a commercial lender like myself and expect terms to be 75-80% of the purchase price with 100% of the rehab financed through a draw.

There are a few properties in the Midwest that manage to generate cash flow, although the appreciation is minimal—this is about the best scenario you can expect.

It will be an identical home to the one I’m currently building, and I expect to need no more than $160K in financing.I’m not looking to overextend myself by taking on too much debt, but I want to make sure I’m approaching this in the right way. 

That said, the market seems to be warming somewhat, which is what you would expect from a seasonal perspective.  

In contrast, value-add multifamily properties like the Michigan apartment complex offer:Immediate cash flow exceeding bond yields.Significant upside potential through renovations and operational improvements.A position at the bottom of the market cycle, with strong tailwinds expected in the years ahead.For investors willing to explore opportunities beyond fixed-income investments, the current CRE market offers a compelling case.

The last post on this topic I see is from about seven years ago... so figured I would start fresh.