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I’d recommend starting with rental arbitrage to get your feet wet and generate some positive cash flow.While I haven’t personally done rental arbitrage, some of my employees have, and they found it to be profitable.However, as a long-term strategy, you’re essentially building your castle on someone else’s land.

Apparently they take preferred interest in your company or have you sign a UCC cash flow agreement.

Is this a Rehab deal or a cash flowing property?

I'm open to properties were cap rate is around 10%+ and Return on Cash is 10%-20%. 

I'm struggling because the first 3 homes I bought were homerun off market deals 3-4 years ago w/ great cash flow and appreciation. 

Strategies like living in a duplex or triplex, adding an ADU, or renting by the room can help maximize cash flow while leveraging FHA or VA loans for lower upfront costs.

I guess my only other option is to add padlocks onto the cash boxes on top of the regular keyed entry.

I think it is best for me in my situation to use an all cash offer, and I don't rent back to distressed sellers.  

Quote from @Carson Hyland: Even if you buy the right property, failing to manage it well will kill your cash flow.