So far in 2021, none of those cities appear in the top 80 for rent increases, according to Zillow data through May.The pandemic caused Americans to put a greater emphasis on wanting more space and a more reasonable cost of living.

But there's way less interest in counting all the pennies, with the emphasis on productivity, growth, and financial reward.I don't think they are mutually exclusive concepts.

I never put a high emphasis on cash flow, but rather just wanted to make sure my mortgage payment was less than what I would have paid for rent.I also always found it easier to purchase 2 units instead of 3/4 due to the FHA self-sufficiency test. 

I would love to hear your suggestions on how you would utilize this capital to generate a not overly safe but also not overly aggressive balanced appreciating vs cash flowing opportunity with more of an emphasis on the cash flow aspect.Thanks in advance

The entire firm has an emphasis on real estate but Jordan Empey is one of the partners there and is an expert in the space.

The latter has a huge impact on the long-term performance and many beginners don't put enough emphasis on this.

That is a reason to be weary of putting too much emphasis on cash on cash returns. 

If you delead, and maintain the standard, you will be in the clear.Here's the law (emphasis added by me):460.100: Duty of Owner(s) of Residential Premises (B) Whenever any residential premises containing dangerous levels of lead in paint, plaster or other accessible structural material undergoes a change of ownership and as a result a child younger than six years old will become or will continue to be a resident therein, the new owner shall have 90 days after becoming the owner to obtain a Letter of Full Compliance or a Letter of Interim Control, except that if a child younger than six years old who is lead poisoned resides therein, the owner shall not be eligible for interim control, unless the Director grants a waiver pursuant to 105 CMR 460.100(A)(3).

I would like to emphasis the finance part that @Benjamin Seibert mentioned. 

Some of the kernels might be real (emphasis on might).