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Devin James
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Cash Flow vs Equity? What Stage of Life are you in?

Devin James
  • Developer
  • Orlando, FL
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General rule of thumb that I have noticed about Equity vs. Cash Flow.

- Low-income areas = High cash flow, low equity growth
- High-income areas = Low cash flow, high equity growth
- Median-income areas = Average cash flow, average equity growth

For me, median to high-income areas are where I like to focus.

At this stage in my life, equity growth is more important than monthly cash flow.

What’s your focus?

Cash flow, equity growth, or a balance of both?

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    Taylor Dasch
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    Taylor Dasch
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    I feel like theres more opportunity in equity growth, but I personally am in the Median income area - I like to see a little cash flow and have good tenants. Also, if anything were to go wrong I wouldnt have the capital available to pay extra on a property every month. 

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