So after a booking, I automatically send them an email to customize their stay with an advertised amount (e.g., $150 coupon) then charge if they want more.

We have been fairly aggressive with price negotiations and seller concessions to contribute towards costs and improve Cash on Cash returns. 

I can only speak to our area, but if this is a county auction you're talking about the cash for the house is due the next day.

You keep large amounts of cash in your hand to invest in the next property.

An annoying fee, yes, and eats into cash flow and profits which is why you likely started on this endeavor, but the lengths people go to try to avoid what is, in the end, only $800 seems excessive sometimes.So, we don't have all of the facts or copies of any documents here, but generally, a trust only governs any assets that it owns. 

The lot was purchased cash and the house will be built cash as well.

I'm willing to leave the property empty for a year to take advantage of owner occupied loans, if that's possible.Here are my estimates..Property: 1,355 sq ft, | 3br 2bath | 8,500 sq ft lotComps / ARV: 500-560k ~ 530kTotal Needed: 340-400k ~370kSale Price: 270-310k ~ 290kRenovations: 70-90k ~ 80kSevere cleaning needed (doing myself)Severe landscaping needed, it's a jungleI'd like to maximize potential value and be at the top of in-area comps, so would like to do a full gutCash on hand: 20k - 30k------------I'm considering,- Seller financing + separate renovation loan- FHA 203K (BRRR)- Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation (if down payment is below 5%) (BRRR)------------Seller Financing + Separate Renovation LoanPros:Low down payment (via seller willingness) <= 3%Low interest rate (via seller willingness) <= 3%Cons:I'm unaware of how I can finance rehab without a personal loanMust cash-out refinance to obtain equity, conventional loan rate will not be as good------------FHA 203KPros:Low down paymentBundles rehab costsCons:Higher interest rate than the seller financed loanMust cash-out refinance in order to obtain equity and make an investment property------------Fannie Mae Homestyle RenovationPros:Bundles rehab costsCons:Higher interest rate than the seller financed loanMust cash-out refinance in order to obtain equity and make an investment property------------I may be totally off on what would be optimal here but wanted to provide my current thoughts.

Hi All - looking to get some advice on how much I should have in cash when seeking a property in North Jersey at 5% down.

Diversifying your portfolio can protect you in the event that 1 or 2 markets you invest in are losing cashflow or even worse - failing.My theory is to keep your money invested as long as you can and don't take that cash flow for profit.

Great advise, thank you @Tom Gimer I spoke with some wholesalers who were able to get good properties under contract, but couldn't find serious cash buyer.