Would love to leverage it all for 25% down on multiple deals, but since we don't have very extensive real estate investing experience, thought it might be best to start with one property and refinance to have funding for the second property a year after the first. 

Right now, I think that it would be a great idea to build up capitol through wholesaling and then use that capitol to fund buy and hold rental properties.

Oh, I see you own a single duplex  you bought recently...you have no experience with actual apartment investing AT ALL which is why you don't know that your suggestion doesn't work anywhere in the country....Sigh, when you own only a single duplex in small town IA, then talk down to experienced millionaire investors who actually know what they are doing....then get schooled.Go ahead and find an apartment complex that allows you to review tenants information and walk through units before you are mutual.

You will be required to show a proof of funds if you do decide to make an offer otherwise your offer will be rejected.

Also, we currently have @$30k in liquid funds, do we need access to more than $50K for these types of ventures?

I have raised capital in the past from different investors securing funds in different ways.

All required plans must be approved prior to funding, if applicable).

These also don't have to be mutually exclusive which I'm sure complicated valuations and analyses.

I'm working on a property in Jacksonville, FlAcquisition $150Rehab 30k ARV 240kComp properties in the area sell within 30 days most under contract within a week. I'm looking for creative ways to finance the deal. Ori...

House hack with additional funding from parents, credit cards, etc.