We allocated $35,000 to renovations, focusing on interior updates and enhancing curb appeal.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

They used their money, time, and resources to offer you a complete investment, including in-house management. 

I found this articlehttps://www.hemlane.com/resources/maine-security-deposit-law...3.

It's also worth mentioning that I already have a good relationship with a wholesaler in town who knows other good contacts, and I am able to use some of these contacts as good resources for general knowledge and learning how it all works.I recently had to close my business of 9 years, and so instead of getting a W2 job or start some other "normal" business, I'd much rather prefer to have house flipping be my primary source of income. 

Departments like Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Veterans Affairs, and the IRS are just a few of the resources you can use to find foreclosed properties.

Combining this with tours or small events can add extra income.Lease Mineral or Water Rights: Depending on the area, leasing mineral or water rights can be a potential income stream if there are valuable natural resources under the land.

https://www.doorloop.com/blog/transfer-rental-property-from-... is a good resource.

Many successful active investors transition to passive investing as a way to diversify into new asset classes or markets and to earn back some of their time and still benefit from the positives of real estate investing.To answer your question - I would allocate a portion of the $200,000 to MF as I believe this is a good time to invest in an asset class that has recently struggled. 

A balanced approach—leaving some 401(k) funds for diversification while allocating after-tax dollars to real estate—can optimize tax efficiency and meet retirement goals.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.