since i only have 140k to fund 500k+ value properties and values of properties in my area is only around 100k to 160k

Hi guys,I know you've probably gotten this question a million times, but seriously when it comes to RE investing, should I secure the funding first, or the deal?

I'm looking into my first potential investment, I'm looking for any ideas of possible ways to get the capital the list price $550,000 on four units, current rental income $3595/month the property is in good shape has two long term tenants and the other two unit are occupied and I'm currently looking into financing but I don't think I'm going to be able to get a conventional loan any ideas on other possible ways to get the funds that perhaps others have used or know of I'm brand new to all this and I'm still learning a lot.Thank you in advance

If you fail to pay off the 1st and dont have the cash they could foreclose and your funds are gone.

Refinance Lenders are going to provide you a loan amount that is 70 - 80% LTV based on a current appraisal.  

I have an LLC (S Election) in my state, and I have a friend in another state who has agreed to partner with me, with him bringing the capital for funding flips in my state.

Target Refinance Property Value: $180,00075% LTV : $135,000Anticipated all in costs + Loan Balance of $95k: $122,607.42“SHOULD” get all of my money back ($27,607.42) in addition to some profit depending on the closing of the refinance.

@Liwen Gu, it takes time to set up and fund a self directed IRA so you should set the account up before you start lining up investments.

The part I'm having trouble with is funding and how the deal is structured.  

With late cash infusions, work on the house will get delayed.A better option is to secure funding through a Line of Credit, Private Funding, crowd funding, or some other source where there is no red tape to get a $1000 draw.