The investor either gets a loan or buys the property in cash.

Delays only create bigger problems.3.Start simple—cash flow is king.

Hello Zachary,  You are correct in looking at the Mid-West for cash flow. 

Firstly, becoming a multifamily agent is a fantastic way to learn the business first hand while making some cash in the process.

Set aside a big pile of cash or rely on a line of credit you won't be using.The oversimplified insurance concept is to pay a small premium to cover a large loss.

The bigger you go, the less competition you'll have and the greater your chance at some serious cash flow. 

Purchase price: $100,000 Cash invested: $35,000 Sale price: $270,000 Hey BiggerPockets Community,I recently updated a multi-family property on a tight budget and significantly increased its value.

Still tons of deals that hit the 1% rule and positive cash flow here and you get amazing appreciation potential.

Focus and consistency are going to be your best friends.Also, I wouldn't tackle buy-and-holds right now unless you currently have a high cash flow revenue stream in place.

Owning a duplex at 20 is a huge accomplishment, and it’s inspiring to see you’re already planning your next move.From my perspective, real estate investing is a long-term game focused on building equity, paying down debt, and maintaining stability over chasing short-term cash flow.