Many investors from California are choosing to invest in the Midwest because of the low barrier to entry and yearly cash returns making more sense in these lower priced markets.

@Chris MarzilliMost offerings do not allow to sell without permission from the sponsor - so I would suggest you get permission.Did you also ask the sponsor if you could cash out?

However, I’m really struggling with finding deals that cash flow.

Also  beware that  paying a large loan fee  may affect the lenders  ability to do the loan.I got cash

My goal is 2k a month cash flow.

With a non-spouse inherited IRA you have (up to) 4 choices:-Cash it all out now-Cash it all out over 5 years-Take required minimum distributions based on your life-Take required minimum distributions based on the life expectancy of the oldest beneficiary of the inherited IRAEach of those options has different tax implications.

I'm curious on thoughts surrounding using HELOC/ IRA/ Roth money to purchase rental property if I find the right opportunity vs delaying for a while to save up extra cash. 

Coach Carson talks about the small but mighty investor and how you're way ahead of non-RE investors with a few solid appreciating properties3) If you haven't done this already put your money into high yield savings account so your cash reserves can grow 4 to 5% not a regular savings account earning 0.1% interest. 

Condo and cash out will 'hurt' pricing for any lender.

Lending Issues on CondosWhen you're looking to purchase an ocean front condo or investment condo, I highly recommend paying cash if you can and here's why.