This phrase "Are You Leaving Money On The Table" could mean that you may have missed out on money in a deal that was there for the asking.

Flipping homes can be an amazing business model but there is definitely a higher chance of you losing money then other avenues so if your afraid of costly mistakes that might not be the best way to start then.

More like  2X to 5X the cash out.. these are done with builder developers on their deals So put out 300k get 300k back in profit plus the interest rate. most small builders/ developers need to have a equity partner so you just do both you lend the money and are the equity partner.. pretty clean..

I have often stated there are two ways to make money in Real Estate....The California method and the Texas method (I certainly understand there are many more ways to look at investing but I am OVER simplifying).  

All is not lost, if you can find a seller of the apartments who is alos willing to finance the purchase for you;  Or look for a private/hard money lender.

If there is anything untoward, I have a right of rescission and I give the money back.

But you will still need to pull money from your duplex because they will require $175K for the down.

So, if you owe $725,000...then you owe more than the MAXIMUM possible loan is that you could get on a "cash out" mortgage.In order to do a cash out loan...you would need to owe LESS than 80% of the value of your primary home. 

I’m going to be real: I don’t own a property yet, and I don’t have a pile of money sitting around.

Gap funding or junior position funding is highly risky. your team has no real money in the deal..