Or would it still be better to pay it with cash, invest the rest and use equity to potentially buy a 4-plex down the line?

We just launched a Cash-Flow Breakfast Club for your area!

When I was starting out I had little to no cash, and college debt, albeit not medical.

One of the best-kept secrets when looking for real cash buyers—especially when you're new to a market—is to go straight to the local hard money lenders.

Doesn't make sense if you using the cash out to pay the same loan!

Panos,What is your situation you need to go higher than 80% LTV on a cash out?

To move to the specific cash flow question:I see countless investors talking about buying a cash flow property.

Better to put 20% down or even more if you want to get to a solid cash flow position and then let the extra cash just pile up in the business account, never take money out of your RE, if you have enough, buy another one.

Buying fixers for cash/fix/rent.Larry Sherman/Denison

- $250K/year job (10-year contract)  - $500K cash todayOut of 58 votes:  67% chose the $500K cash  33% chose the $250K/year salaryPersonally, I’d take the cash.