If we invest strictly for cash flow in the beginning, it will take a long time to build up enough capital such that the cash flow is sufficient to replace our active income.My own thinking was like yours at one time, but has evolved somewhat with the benefit of hindsight as well as some introspection about what kind of investor I am. 

@Kyle Lush good introspection here.

Be more intelligent, introspective than that. 

I have had a rash of evictions lately for non-payment and it has caused me to look introspectively at what I am doing or not doing when screening these tenants, that may result in me allowing bad tenants to slip through my screening process.Although I own lots of investment property, I wonder if I can't see the forest through the trees.

There are questions that I'll have introspectively ask myself and figure out soon.

The next 18-24 months were focused on recovery, proving to my partners at work that I was still an awesome IT consultant and much introspection focused on why I am here on this planet and what I am going to do with the small amount of time I have.

My goal is to buy my first property (buy and hold)...keep up with weekly introspection to keep on track for my yearly goals both professionally and personal...I believe BALANCE is very important as I tend to concentrate on 1 thing and neglect other areas....also, would like to sell my first house with my real estate license...it's gonna be fun...!!!!!!!

I believe life presents opportunities when 'one' is ready and willing to see them, that said I have done much introspection and have high hopes that a new path with new ideas and new revenue streams will allow me time to spend with my family and to teach when I want and not feel obligated to work every day in a a system that feels broken to me. 

Others just want to cut a check and let someone else handle it, it's all a matter of preference.Sounds like you've already done a lot of your own introspection on these points, which puts you miles ahead of many.

ya landlording can put you in some really tough personal introspective dilemma's  I would bet 90% of folks on this site will tell you that you have to take emotion out of it. your running a business and as such its tough luck for your tenant..