People tend to look at a cash out as a better option because they are locked in to a rate.

I won't comment on whether its 'worth' it or not, however one thing I've learned and will share with you since you are new, is to be careful of homes that have low rent rates because maintenance costs tend to be disproportionately big.It costs just as much to replace an HVAC for a house that rents for 2k/mo, as it does to replace an HVAC on an 800/mo house. 

I think FB can be market specific and positing in RE focused groups in your area tends to be the most successful way

There are larger options but these tend to need some TLC.For your initial search, Zillow can give you an idea of home prices and amenities in your price range.

Properties that attract lower quality tenants (more headaches) tend to cost less and have higher returns relative to the more desirable areas. 

Leverage tends to adds risk, I always recommend having the worst case backed up by, long term job prospects, other liquid assets to cover losses, an/or the ability to take measured risk more than once to even out uncertainty.The richest individuals use leverage to their advantage all the time, but it should be used with care.Zach

Its certainly hard to cash flow significantly in the current environment (high rates, high values etc) - I tend to think though that just "doing" a first deal even if it doesn't make too much is valuable versus getting stuck in analysis paralysis - the learning from the experience of actual doing it generally is 10X + even a ton of courses, info, spreadsheets etc

I have almost 400 units and we average about 40% turnover per year.Based on personal experience and networking with thousands of investors and property managers for the last 15 years, tenants tend to stay longer when they are (a) way below market rates, or (b) poorly supervised.

.)* Say sorry, lose the deal / get* Fix it, write it off, and stop paying the holding costs* Negotiate to fix their most critical issues~~~Random Thoughts From a buyer's perspective-- as people above mentioned, newer buyers tend to want a flip property that's PERFECT and have a hard time wrapping their head around blowing through savings and then ALSO having to fix it further... 

The larger the project the more they tend to rise in complexity.