It's like full dividend re-invest on an index fund.

If you create or fund an IUL instead of paying cash you can then get a loan on the IUL.

If you have excellent credit and enough for a down payment/closing costs without totally wiping out your funds, I say go for it!

Biggest gains are if you do it out of your IRAs.

Equity Created: $550,000 ARV - $409,000 loan balance = $141,000 in equity.Cash Flow: The property rents for $2,950/month, covering all expenses and generating slight positive cash flow.HELOC Potential: Post-refi, I can secure a HELOC up to $86,000 (90% LTV) to fund future investments.

I don't know your area, so I can only write to my experiences in PA.You don't really convert your property to Section 8 (S8), but rather sign a lease with a tenant who happens to be funded by S8.

Yes, 401(k) plans, IRAs, SEP-IRAs and all other kinds of retirement plans are still the backbone of your wealth accumulation, especially if they are self-directed.

Starting with a smaller property or a few fix-and-flip projects can help you build equity, gain credibility with lenders, and better understand the process before scaling up.Securing funding for larger projects can be challenging without prior experience, but options like hard money loans might be worth exploring.

Have you considered the fact is you can invest up to 80% of the funds into a new LLC the next day or at any time all tax-deferred?

These programs often assert to guide you step-by-step through the process, provide assistance with funding, and connect you with contractors.