Purchase price: $680,000 Cash invested: $510,000 We funded this loan in 48 hours. 75% loan to cost.

Purchase price: $3,285,000 Cash invested: $2,463,750 https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4458-Mammoth-Ave-Sherman-Oaks-CA-91423/19986445_zpid/

Purchase price: $2,900,000 Cash invested: $900,000 Sale price: $4,200,000 Refinance on 2.9mm value.

Purchase price: $1,500,000 Cash invested: $1,200,000 This was a bridge loan at 80% LTV and 9% for an experienced investor who will be refinancing out of our loan with a construction loan once permits are approved for construction.

Or did a partial exchange and kept cash to give to one or more of the partners. 

The first floor tenant was very difficult to remove but we finally managed to get them out with a cash-for-keys agreement.

Hi @Mary Chen, If we are utilizing a 1031 exchange on the sale of this property the expenses you incur for repairs wouldn't necessarily fully translate to cash in hand at closing without potential tax burdens.

Jason,Springfield has some great properties available for cash flow and options for 2 family duplex/stackers. 

The real answer is It depends, without more info.It is well worth getting things set up on the front end.

It is worth the money spent to have your questions answered specific to your location and situation.