Due to the likelihood of needing to replace AC and/or furnaces in the next 5 years, there will probably be another year or two of near zero cash flow at some point.When I bought these houses, the neighborhoods had a lot of rental homes, but were still desirable affordable neighborhoods.

Unbeknownst to everyone until of course we had to replace some drywall and all these needles came pouring out.... hahahahahaha I had some experience too, except it's bunch of pills.

Completely renovated main level:* Demoed and redid kitchen with new appliances* Refinished floors and reglazed bathroom* Replaced the roofComplete demoed and finished the basement and landscaping* Replaced half bath with full and added 2 bedrooms* Replaced entire plumbing including sewer line* Added second washer dryer* installed stamped concrete patio and walkway plus fence* All new landscapingWhat was the outcome?

Financial freedom goes beyond simply replacing your current income—it's about sustaining your lifestyle for life.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Another expense is replacing items that are broken, stolen, or worn out over time. 

The exterior we removed all sheeting and replaced everything and installed vinyl to update it.

Your "goal" right now is to replace your income, but you don't know enough about investing and the risk is too great.

Just based off statistics the vast majority of people (nevermind the vast majority of RE investors) will never replace their W2 income w/ RE income.

@Elwin GreenWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.