There are more buyers for SF homes, but Multifamily properties typically cash flow better as you mentioned. 

I know I can't have it all but looking for a stable appreciating with some cash flow and a turnkey SFH.

Purchase price: $75,000 Cash invested: $10,000 Sale price: $120,000 This is a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom single family detached house is South Georgia.

Most lenders won't require an application fee and should be able to clearly lay out their financing costs, cash to close, and projected profitability for you.I hope this helps.

After 45 + years as a real estate investor, broker, lender, fund manager and syndicator, I’ve become aware that the “dream” of many investors and investor “hopefuls” is to be able to generate enough cash flow to live off their real estate holdings and accumulate enough wealth to make “work” optional.

The $10,000 yearly maintenance fee is really hurting your cash flow, as it’s eating up all your profits.

Paid off real estate cash flows extremely well.

Currently Renting (Sold a fix n flip a few years ago) looking to buy land with cash (30k or so) and put a new modular home.

say you find a solid property in a low cost market for $200K and you buy it.between down payment, closing costs, rent ready / spruce up costs, and lease-up costs, you're probably going to need at least 50-65K in cash. 

Quote from @Denise Lang: Hello everyone,my wife and I want to start our real estate investing journey to boost our wealth and retirement fund.