If you don't have the extra cash, can you get creative with a private lender or partner stacked on bank debt? 

Purchase price: $125,000 Cash invested: $65,000 Sale price: $250,000 Wish I could have held onto it but needed the money to fund future deals What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Renovating a duplex can boost cash flow and long-term wealth.

He will benefit 50% from cash flow(if any), mortgage paydown and appreciation without all the exposure.I would like to hear from investors who have their kids involved, accountants, CPAs, attorneys, realtors and all. 

But if you have the cash or can pull it from another account or can get a gift for the down payment.

Lastly, build relationships with cash buyers and hard money lenders early on—they’ll be key to closing deals quickly. 

While it will not reduce the actual cost it will help with the monthly cash flow.I am curious if this was a single-family house converted into a double.

SFHs are easier to finance and manage but have limited cash flow and scalability.

I know that my current cash flow is a result of the unit being my primary residence first, and that not all units will cash flow like this, but can't help the feeling that I should be expanding my rental portfolio over the years.

My main aim of interest in real estate is to increase cash flow and overall build wealth that can replace my day job and give me more flexibility with my time.