with todays rates one could get7 to 10% interest on that long term and then defer your Cap gains over a course of years.

I think VA is a better market in terms of price growth vs MD, and a lot of my investor clients agree.In terms of local networks for mentorship/networking/guidance, there are two I know of in NoVa that I have personally been to:NOVA REI Meetups - they meet at Tysons Mall once a month.Cash Flow Breakfast Clubs - there are a few locations including Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, etc.

We have $100k cash right now and we're trying to figure out if it's worth it to put the cash we have into refinancing Property 2 based on income generated, decreased value, etc.

@Brenda FreemanI think seller finance can make sense when you can get an at or above market price; you don't need the proceeds; you want the monthly income; and delaying the proceeds will make sense from a tax perspective.If you are saying there's an existing mortgage you would have to pay off yourself, then I don't think that makes any sense - why would you want to invest your own cash to make this work?

However the previous owner will be in the military for a long time, he's on the note, and so the bank can't foreclose.

A value add play that shows yields and IRR comparable with the long term S&P average...

The specific location ( 4' * 6' long) is underneath a guest bedroom window in the front of the house. 

WE are looking for a financial software recommendation for our multiple properties (short, long and flip) in our LLC.  

Can you get a loan or pay with cash?

@Gaya Ben Simon, a quick gauge I use for contractors is their payment terms.