Calling this cash flow is correct, but also causes confusion when you shift to a tax discussion.

@Keaton Sheffert Zoning changes can be a valuable tool in real estate. 

To help you, we have developed a simple tool for gauging your emotional response to some common aspects of rental ownership.

If you didn't budget your rehab correctly, and don't have access to more money, you will be stuck (this is also true if you buy with cash without any excess money).  

@Steven Myers  You are correct sir, aviation is a fickle mistress. 

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!

I have started making videos of the current flip I'm working on, but I know very little about how to format the video correctly to upload it to YouTube.

You can use this tool to estimate future property taxes: https://treas-secure.state.mi.us/ptestimator/ptestimator.asp

Am I correct? 

Yes, there are bad areas and appreciation probably won't happen...but rents are not declining, there are great tenants if you screen correctly, and even the C neighborhoods generate great $.