Is that what enables the cashflow to increase so dramatically?

Cash enables much--buying at a discount--entering into a BRRR play that can culminate into a traditional rental, vacation rental or a hybrid...  

.-- Market analysis to determine rents (when units churn and also renewals), security deposit and last month rent requirements-- Work with leasing agent/s to suggest rent changes, incentives/ promotions to enable units to be competitive (if there is too much supply)-- Review each and every maintenance work order and shop around for contractors / service providers if necessary.

I pay 6% interest only to the seller, which has enabled me to have cash flow and build up reserves.  

Today, the company is unveiling its “Alexa for Residential” program that lets property managers add Alexa-enabled devices and experiences to rental properties."

It enables people to see the rental completely and in context, which greatly reduces the need to see it in person.

I was first searching for small multifam properties, but have been getting more settled with the idea of a 3bd single family home with a basement that I can convert into another bedroom/studio (I'm a musician/drummer, so it would ideal to have an area I can work out of where I also live).

Seeing a lot of properties in-person really enabled us to get started making offers.

If your life situation doesn't enable you to purchase a live-in rental, then I would consider a single-family up to a fourplex with a conventional loan.

I've accidentally enabled my brother into believing that he can invest with me, not work, and make an impressive ROI.