Including the Statement of Cash Flows.  

if you don't have enough cash for a down payment... save up until you do

got out of flipping to new construction in our market in columbus ohio. licensed general contractor. when interest rates got high single family existing went down by 30% new builds sold at a 6% increase that year which demonstrated the desire and premium that new construction commands. never looking back. total control, rinse and repeat. we can get permits in 28 days. we can buy land cash in 21 days. we can build in 120 days to 140 days and keep moving. super scalable and easy and no risk. we build the same 2-3 Floorplans 

Monthly payment is 1900 with a 6.5 rate and would rent for 2500.posted in another group but realized it was the wrong one Hey Keith, I've helped other clients do this sort of thing - vacating a primary residence and then pull out cash to purchase another property elsewhere.

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.

It’s a low-risk entry into real estate with built-in cash flow potential.

I personally walked and researched every property prior to investing to understand what I was buying, what could be done to add value and what I should expect in cash flow and appreciation.Learning what makes a good investment for you is absolutely necessary. 

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

Cash flow2.

With retirement in five years, your focus should be on balancing cash flow, risk, and tax efficiency.