A buyer purchasing real estate for profit rather than personal use. Cash investors typically use the 70% rule and target distressed properties. Owner-occupant buyers compete with investors but usually need financing.
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Reviewed by John Quigley · Founder, BuyHousesInCash · Last updated May 2026
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