Additionally, structured asset acquisition and 1031 exchanges can help defer gains, maintaining cash flow while avoiding immediate tax liabilities.

for double closing you would need your funds to buy then sell it to end buyer at premium. there are transactional funding companies that can lend the cash for a fee.

Our current mortgage terms include a late fee after 5 days, so they’re already paying extra each month and have to split the total monthly payment up between 2-3 payments when they get their pay check.

You didn't write how much 'sweat equity' you put into this place, but it was likely well worth it given the $400K cash out.  

Soon there will be a refinancing event wherein I will be cashed out. 

You may also have to get your "hands dirty" in order to make these properties cash flow.

Purchase price: $115,000 Cash invested: $42,000 Sale price: $168,000 Unfortunately, we bought this property as a buy and hold property, and our research led us to believe that this neighborhood was up and coming not in a bad area of Jacksonville.

I paid an estimate of about 25k for each in cash.

Researching local job markets, schools, and even infrastructure projects can provide insight into potential appreciation and cash flow.You might want to explore markets in the Midwest or South, which often have lower entry points and better cash flow potential compared to California.

I got an extra $30K in value out of it.Appraisers don't use the PPSF because it is grossly inaccurate, despite common belief.