You can get into a 3-4 family properties (3 to 4 family is preferred since it is tough to find a duplex now that cash flows once you move onto your next househack) with as little as 3.5% down (FHA loan, you can only have one of these outstanding at any given time) vs. 5% conventional loan (you can have up to 10 of these on your credit report before you essentially run out of space) and create an investment property with little money out of your pocket. 

looking at a 6 unit in NorCal excellent credit score, solid cash flow  

The reason you cannot get a conventional loan with cash out up to 75% using the new value is if you currently have financing you have to wait 12 months.

Borrowers with higher capital reserves or equity in other properties could explore an all cash purchase.

Hi everyone - I am currently exploring opportunities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and would love to connect with experienced cash buyers in the area.

Many sheetrock crews also paint or know someone they trust that do.Don't give out large sums of cash prior to the work being done.

@Dan H.Most GP’s don’t allow it, especially for accredited investment offerings because the purchase must also be accreditedWe have a reg an offering and have a death and disability clause that gives an out and have had one case where this occurred at of 700+ investors.As someone else mentioned, you would essentially be setting up an exchange which would require finra licensing and the licensing costs alone would make it cost prohibitive

Which is more rent reliable, best growing, both for cash flow and long term appreciation?

One a Heloc rate is much higher than a typical cash out refinance rate even if your first mortgage rate is low more than likely 3-4%.

- Do I need the cash to invest in something else right now or on the near horizon?