Unit A is about 100 years old and Unit B is almost completely new.Pros:-The duplex is in a very desirable neighborhood with home value appreciation year over year at about 50+%-Rent is also in high demand within this area-Cash flows well even with high interest rates and increasing property taxes-Home is price below average cost per sq ft-The house has been renovated and some parts of it has been remodeledCons:-All issues are with Unit A, the 100 year old unit.

As logn as you give seller every dollar you receive in “cash” from your sale as a downpayment.

If you can get half your mortgage paid and retain some of your cash for the rehab (or get a loan that includes rehab $$) you should go for it.

My personal interest is in rental property investment. how much minimum income needed to start real estate investing in British Columbia, Vancouver or Alberta, Calgary region. with current affordability I can only purchase one 2 bed condo. with current rental market its not possible to generate +ve cash flow with even 20% Downpayment. curious how people are making money or is this just real estate scam to sell properties? 

This maximizes rental income while you crunch the numbers, ensuring positive cash flow after factoring in all expenses.

There are better markets if you are interested in out of state investing and fair chance of getting better returns.I would start by fine tuning your investment and success criteria, then pick and research couple of areas before you make your decisions. for example Ohio- Cleveland, Kansas City etc offer better chances of cash flow vs Tennessee-Clarksville may offer better appreciation.

You could offer them cash for keys!

In a 1031 exchange, you could receive cash that is taxable.

Hey All,Over the last few years I’ve decided to change my entire investment strategy from accumulation to cash flow.

Purchase price: $55,700 Cash invested: $62,000 Bought a 3.3 acre lot in a residential neighborhood 1.5 miles outside of downtown Prescott, WI.