While I’ve considered cash-out refinancing or HELOCs, the high rates make these options less appealing.I’m debating between using cash to acquire more SFRs or diversifying into mixed-use retail properties.

Bonus Tip: If this quadruplex is out of state, I’d highly recommend building a reliable local team (cleaners, handymen, etc.) and maybe consider hiring a co-host or VA to help with day-to-day tasks, especially if you scale up. 

If you get in with a locked in company that's in it for the long haul, your success and being taken care of are gonna be pretty high. 

You certainly don't want to be on the other end of that lawsuit.

We ended up not moving there and decided to sell it.

I did not end up joining.   

I paid about $1,500 for the installation of a high-quality 4-security-camera system, which can be monitored by both the tenants (and you!)

This was a highly successful transaction.

@Ryan Rabbitt Did you end up pulling the trigger? 

Here’s why lease options are a game-changer:🔹 Low Risk, High Leverage – Instead of buying a property outright, you lease it with the option to purchase later.