I have the ability to pull out and use one of my two retirement plans for a down payment.

I use an app called ICBA in order to pull up local community banks (often portfolio lenders) that can be flexible on down payment requirements and lending terms.

@Rory Samuels the best way is to get the house at a level where you can pull money out.

Also the rates are usually adjustable and term shorter than a 30YF.Refi possible advantage if you favor + cash flow rather than being debt free sooner, depends on your equity and amount you're looking to pull out, you might be able to take out the cash you need and still end up with a lower pmt than currently because you're re-upping for a new 30 years. 

@Saravanan Saravanan, quick question though : Let’s say I get a property under contact and I line up a cash buyer ....what happens if my cash buyer pulls out ?

@Bo KimIf you have been able to pull off the BRRRR Strategy.    

@Jessica ZolotorofeI want to pull my money out of the deal and refinance once i have tenants in, how would i ask the bank if i am a "good enough borrower" so i know i will be able to refinance. 

After 6 months, refinanced to pull out all money invested.

This is where the big guys with $$ to pull many lists and do the mash up can cut through where no budget small timers have trouble getting calls and deals.Best method to find motivated sellers is always:   Door knocking run down looking houses, FSBO sign out front, from a list of 30-60-90 days late on mortgage list.Google:  30-60-90 days late leadsI just bought 1000 leads from citricato, around $0.35/ea which is cheap vs other sources.No simple source of late on real estate taxes so I subbed to Tom DiAngostino's tax lien system, just to mail the late on tax info in his system.  

Is it good idea to pull equity out from current portfolio and invest more ?