Always a negative CoC ROI???

[Lisa L Day]

TOTAL Rookie here. I've run a few properties through the rental calculator in my area (Northern VA/metro DC) and am always getting a negative CoC ROI and negative cash flow. So, I jumped around on Realtor.com and grabbed random properties (Richmond, TX; Birmingham, AL...). STILL getting super crappy returns and cash flow. What I am doing wrong here...??? Is it just a TERRIBLE time to buy?? Are most deals just negative? I watch Brandon's webinars, and it seems like his examples USUALLY have a descent cash flow, never negative? What. Is. UP?!