You could use the equity in your house, likely tax-free since you lived there the last three years.

Price vs taxes/insurance vs rents attainable ?

Not to mention, all of these fees are wrapable into the loan. 

@Nicole TuffarelliI am aware of a few groups that can usually utilize funds from an IRA to help purchase new homes at reduced leverage (usually capped at 70% LTV).It might be more beneficial from a tax-standpoint as well to do it that way instead of drawing it all out.

On one of my Indianapolis area properties I have to pay the trash/sewer fees (a fixed amount that might go up every 3 to 4 years).

Small issues with liquidated some other assets to fund the entry fee.

I think you're right if you categorize them on your taxes as maintenance they will limit you more on a refi. 2.

-Title retired at the DMV-Be on an "owner owned" lot, without lot / service fees other than taxes. 

While still technically in slight seller’s market territory, inventory is well above extreme lows seen in recent years when inventory fell below 1 month for a sustained period.Here are the full stats for Austin and the greater metro:A 30-year fixed mortgage is sitting around 7.3% interest, which is the highest it has been in 2024 thus far:In addition to interest rates increasing the cost of real estate ownership, buyers are facing increased insurance premiums, maintenance costs, and rising property taxes.

Real Estate Wholesaling: Secure contracts for distressed properties at below-market prices and assign them to other investors for a fee.