Many of the investors I know have dialed back on their private equity investment or have changed to doing debt instead of equity so it was not prime time.

The idea of flexible hours can quickly turn into 24/7 availability.Solution: Create a routine, time-block tasks, and set clear boundaries.

The PM change the electric utility to the PM's name.

Co-living, on the other hand, mitigates this risk by creating multiple income streams.

So, by transferring income from a rental schedule E to a business schedule C you're creating a significant extra tax.

Having the neighborhood push back on Airbnb's could entirely change your investing strategy.

Quote from @Jeffrey Bourque: Hello All, I am new and this is my first attempt at purchasing a property with the intent to create monthly cash flow.The property: Triplex Listed at $140,000 - Total monthly rent income $2,150 - Tenants want to stay and are all willing to sign new leases for 3 years - 8 beds 5 baths and 3,500sqft livable space on a 4,800sqft lot - Heat and electric paid by tenants and water trash paid by owner $180 month - I have managed to talk the selling price down to $105,000 with a kick of $10,000 for closing and commissions so $115,000 all in - Building is in fairly good shape according to pictures and questions but have not done a inspection yet - some general maintenance repairs are needed according to the seller but nothing that seems to bother the tenants. - Taxes are on the higher side at $6,000 yearMy Numbers: $115,000 putting 20% of my money $23,000 and finance the rest with total expense of $1,834Monthly expense numbers: Future Maintenance 13% $273 - Vacancy 5% $105 - Property Insurance 5% $105 - Property Taxes 23% $500 - Property management 10% $215 - Office/Travel/Legal 4% $84 - Mortgage 26% $552 - Monthly Cash Flow - $316 per month or $3,792 per year so Cash on Cash = 17%I think this looks like it is a deal worth doing and I also believe I can bump the total rent up by $50 each tenant which I think make it even better.

It is helpful to have your eye on neighborhood changes as well as being able to get there quickly if needed. 

The goal is to create nice affordable living that members enjoy and take care of. 

Have realistic expectations and create a buffer for unexpected costs.