The hard money first then refinance after renovation is pretty smart.

I guess the older retiring population down in South Florida don't like to strain their necks and put on their glasses LOL.

"That is so smart", etc.

It would be smart to have a nother house on standby so that you can give another offer.

There's lots of great inventory out there, it's more of knowing the city and the different neighborhoods to invest smartly. 

The key is being smart enough to know that you may need help from experts in each area to achieve success. 

@Jay Hinrichs when are you getting your hipster glasses and skinny jeans? 

I just really wanted to say that this is so cool, so amazing how you all just jump in there and answer Abigail's questions... not judging, not making smart remarks, just really sowing into her, amazing I love it!

I've already conceded that I will not find something as great; however, what I'd like to do is smartly leverage the equity I've built and investing in "what I can afford" by traditional lending standards doesn't seem like a good use of the money.

Sorry if it's a bit long.I'm stuck between 4 scenarios and hoping you can help me figure out a smart choice.Backstory: Wife and I were sailing our boat to Mexico when my Mom got sick.