Passive Real Estate Investing TBT: Ask Marco - Becoming an Entrepreneur, Capital Strategy, To Sell or Hold or Rent?
Feb 26, 2026
Creative financing and when zero- or low-money-down deals make sense. Debating whether to sell or keep a Bay Area property to fund cash-flow elsewhere. Using cash-out refis to scale into multifamily investments. Strategies for navigating partnership exits and equity splits. A candid look at entrepreneurship, grit, networking, and scaling beyond solo work.
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How To Evaluate Other People’s Money Deals
- Do deeply pencil out OPM deals and prioritize location and conservative rent/expense forecasting before using other people's money.
- Marco emphasizes seller financing plus borrowed down payment can yield near-zero cash out and an “infinite” rate of return if the property carries itself.
When To Keep A Bay Area Home And Rent It Out
- Do consider renting your Bay Area home if rent covers PITI and you want long-term appreciation while moving to Bakersfield.
- Marco compares $4,000 rent to $3,300 mortgage and suggests refinancing/pulling equity later to fund more investments.
Refinance To Recycle Equity Into More Properties
- Do refinance cash‑in properties to pull equity for additional purchases if cashflow remains positive.
- Marco suggests converting all‑cash duplexes into financed assets and using proceeds as down payment for larger multifamily buys when sensible.
