This is called the Velocity of Money, and leverage (debt) can be a very good tool to increase that velocity.

It wasn't until 6 or 8 years later when a great tenant said he was looking to buy and move out that we sold our first rental to him  and then leveraged into 3 or 4 more properties with the profits. 

I know there are lots of investment experts on this forum and wanted to hear from you on what your experiences and best way to leverage you CASH position!! 

It would cost most people a hell of a lot more for sure -- I am in a special position with the people I work with and the relationships with vendors/contractors I have and they have that we leverage to get my cost a lot lower.

If you are trying to grow your money, invest in appreciation deals (buy low and sell high) and leverage your money. 

We also have Joint Base Lewis/Mchord in our back yard, a port, technology, timber, and a few colleges. 

You start leverage that money too- as your income and credit score increases, you start qualifying for unsecured line of credit- by this time you are buying one property per month...This is where I am now...

Grants in NYS can be a good platform to leverage real estate.  

I also recommend that try leveraging by using hard money lender, instead of using your $382.5k.

Can i spend 60k today and receive 1000k a month in cash flow, or could I take a 40k capital gain and use that infusion to purchase 1500k a month in cash flow with minimal leverage?