Doable if you lean on local boots-on-the-ground (realtors, PMs) and avoid another Cahokia overprice trap.

The National Association of Realtors says that the average profit on a flip is is $15,000 and takes 6 months from start to sale.  

@Mackenzie Grate hi Mackenzie, architect, investor, and fellow realtor here.

The question I have is, if I get a hard money loan, can I get enough to cover the closing costs and realtor fees and other associated fees?  

(b) Is it okay to talk to multiple realtors at the same time (I'm thinking it would be better to have a separate realtor with lots of market knowledge and experience in each of the mentioned locations) or should I only plan to use one?

My realtor seems confident that I can get in with zero money down.

Then go ask a realtor if duplexes or fourplexes, in that are, at that price point, actually exist.

As a realtor and investor the buy and hold situation can be profitable.

I’d offer to hook you up with my PM’s realtor (monthly exclusive rights, not yearly.) but then you might ignore my advice as a repeat of the previous sales pitches you have and will receive on BP.

Quote from @Matt Schreiber: I know this is a common question but wanted to hear specifically from investors or realtors that are seeing MLS cash flow for 2-4 unit properties.