Really depends on what your goal in REI is..Be active and build slowly - buy a 4 to 6 unit with the cash, and continue to save to do one to two deals per yearBe active and build quicker - partner up with a few other people, pool your cash together to buy a larger propertyBe passive - invest in a syndication as an LP

From an agent perspective and myself owning several investment properties, what I am seeing in Tampa is the byer pool getting smaller quicker at the same time the supply pool getting larger because interest rates are causing sellers to panic and “tired landlords” to also want to sell.

Debt can bankrupt you quicker then you know.

Our first few deals are rarely our best, so buying multiple deals allows you to learn quicker and make mistakes without to much at risk. 

If I took my current break even from 690k and brought it to 700k with a comp (1 less bedroom too, but literally down the block from my property) that just sold for 725k and is totally original, would I be justified in paying for a quicker way to sell the house.

I figure a cash offer with a quicker closing will entice a bank.

I’d love to connect with somone whose done this strategy for awhile and see how they run and advertise their mid-term rentals.My MTR gets more per month Airbnb than FF (even after fees) and books quicker.

Another reason to use HML's are usually much easier and quicker to fund which is important if your doing a short sale.

However I’d like to generate more wealth a bit quicker through flips.

Try to find a lender that will close you quickly to help you close quicker so you can compete with the cash buyers.