To maximize your investment, use financing options like FHA or conventional loans, analyze deals based on cash flow and cap rates, and network with local investors through REI meetups and BiggerPockets.Good luck!

Especially in Dayton, where you'll get that high cash-flow. 

The paid off student rental plus the 2nd student rental helps pays off the mortage for 2nd student rentals and living expenses for me and my wife. the duplex was  cash flowing approx  $300 month with the old tenants We manage everything ourselves with some help from our family. 

If it sold for $120K in 2007  , and your rent is $2000 a month , the landlord is probably cash flowing rather well .   

I'd also suggest self-managing your first property to maximize cash flow and learn by doing for any future investments.

As Stuart mentioned, there are several issues that might arise with the property, which could definitely impact your cash flow. 

Then I’d use the cash flow to leverage future deals.

Hello Solomon,A few tips I have for you would be to first; Analyze Deals Properly – Use the 1% rule (monthly rent ≥ 1% of purchase price) and calculate cap rate, cash flow, and ROI before buying. 

While cash flow is always a plus, I prioritize long-term appreciation as a key factor in building lasting wealth.I’ve noticed that many investors focus solely on cash flow without considering long-term wealth creation.

Co-living isn’t just an alternative to traditional rentals—it’s a way to maximize cash flow, lower risk, and attract investors.To make this post more insightful, I’ve included graphs and visuals that break down the key benefits of co-living and why serious investors should be paying attention.1.