@Matthew Posteraro I'm a big fan of starting with the 5% options. 

There are risky, but high return options like QQQ which grew 27% over the last year or on the other side / safe end, there are super secure short term US government bonds like SGOV which pays out about 4.5% in dividends. 

While I’ve considered cash-out refinancing or HELOCs, the high rates make these options less appealing.I’m debating between using cash to acquire more SFRs or diversifying into mixed-use retail properties.

Happy to help you with either option, send me a DM.

The other option, how I found BRRRR and learned some basics of it, was the Bigger Pockets book.

Typically, the investors I work with purchase properties in their personal names and then quit-claim the title into their LLC after the deed has been recorded.Markets like OKC, Memphis, and Little Rock offer some excellent, affordable growth opportunities, and I’d be happy to chat with you to explore these options further.

It’s definitely smart to evaluate the tax and cost implications of your funding options.

A 1031 exchange into multiple industrial properties, a mix of asset types, or even a REIT investment could spread risk while keeping you exposed to real estate.Hope this helps—sounds like you’re in a strong position with good options either way!

If you’re looking for a straightforward, hassle-free option, I highly recommend checking them out!

They should have the option to install a security alarm at their own expense.