However, appreciation will put more dollars in your pocket over the long run.The best solution is to find a property with positive cash flow in an appreciating market.

Putting people in a position where they would need to sell or come up with an alternative strategy to pay off the mortgage balance prior to rebuilding. 

I suspect they add this service to the tax bill but not positive on that. 

@Dominic CampeloWith your contracting expertise and business growth, you’re in a fantastic position to enter real estate investing.

@Haley White that’s awesome you were in a position to be able to pivot and take advantage of the market. 

These services help identify any red flags that an individual review might miss.Regularly Update Rental Criteria: As fraud tactics evolve, so too should your rental criteria and screening processes.

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Are you generally seeing cash flow positive deals from day 1?

Equity Created: $550,000 ARV - $409,000 loan balance = $141,000 in equity.Cash Flow: The property rents for $2,950/month, covering all expenses and generating slight positive cash flow.HELOC Potential: Post-refi, I can secure a HELOC up to $86,000 (90% LTV) to fund future investments.

For example, you can buy properties in the low $100k range that are already cash-flow positive or close to break-even with good tenants in place.