Prime is directly tied to the Federal Funds rate which is arbitrarily set by the Fed.

For CA investors the proximity to Nevada, landlord friendly, low property taxes and easy to get to Reno from the Bay Area make it a good spot.

Both the Columbus and Cleveland markets are great for investing in from out of state since they are landlord-friendly, have a low barrier of entry, and cash flow.

The metro area population of Montgomery in 2022 was 367,000, a 1.94% increaseResidents and large corporations are attracted to the State of Alabama's pro business climate of low taxes and Sun Belt weather.

with cash, your ROI is going to be pretty low. 

:)  You will want to do both A and B. you will want to save enough for a down payment and enough in cash reserves for a rainy day fund.

A solid appreciation market, strong tech and manufacturing growth, landlord friendly and low property taxes.

If you can cash flow 550/mo at the low end of your projected rental range, why not?

Not taking a loan from your personal 401k, but loaning funds to someone (or being the person that received said funds from someone else).

Low Fees: To maximize their returns, real estate investors often seek accounts with low fees for transactions, wire transfers, and account maintenance.