Nothing wrong with parking the not-yet-invested portion in HYSA while you phase in.Gold vs HYSA for the staging money.Gold is a volatility asset, not a parking lot.

The key is matching the type of funding to the stage of your flip: quick acquisition money, rehab money, and finally bridging to the exit strategy without over-leveraging.For someone like you, the takeaway is to build relationships with multiple sources of funding now.

It's not a broken record to them.I realize this is "higher reasoning" and you just won't get it (based on your previous comments) but since you are a narcissist (A narcissist is described as self-centered, arrogant thinking and behaving with a lack of empathy.)

All complimented with Amazon fulfillment centers, google, and more tech manufacturing jobs.The bad reputation of “Detroit” comes from OOS investors wanting sub $40,000, D class properties in poor condition, because they pencil out to 2-3% deals on paper.

I can definitely relate to that stage of life.

@John Morgan put an Amazon sign on the front of them and they can be distribution centers. authorities would never know

What to look for in a good rent-by-the-room propertyThis matters a lot:• At least 3–4 legal bedrooms• Two or more bathrooms• A layout where bedrooms don’t share thin walls• Plenty of parking• A common area large enough for multiple people• A location near hospitals, colleges, or job centers• A basement or attic that can be finished legallyAnd most important:A floor plan where rooms feel private.Privacy is what keeps tenants staying longer.My honest adviceAt your age, with energy and time on your side, this strategy can fast-track you if you treat it like a business.But don’t do it blindly.Tour existing co-living houses in your area.Study your local ordinance.Model the extra expenses and the extra time.Room-by-room renting works, but it works because the operator is organized, not because the property magically prints money.

TBH the SC property was simply the result of informal Zillow searching, and it appeared promising due to a few factors:  Simple brick construction and layout, only 2 of 8 units upgraded so potential value add, community with some growth and within commute of major job centers, and priced lower than our current rental property which also has 8 units.  

That usually sets the stage.

There's generally no MLS so you'd only get access to the inventory your agent has access to if you hire one.A good lawyer will help you with offer and purchase process but you can always hire an agent at that later stage if you need help.Finally, there are very good realtors in Mexico but there's nobody I wouldn't risk recommending to you given that all the properties I've purchased have been off-market through my own search or with the help of a relationship on the ground.