Are you generally seeing cash flow positive deals from day 1?

You put RTO in it, they destroy the house, and then you're in a worse position 3-4-5 years from now when there is little appreciation and the house is destroyed.

Every positive I brought up he had a negative rebuttal.

I remain positive that everything will work out!

If you want appreciation, identify markets with expanding industries, positive growth trends, and bright economic forecasts.

However, you should always budget for a worst-case scenario to maintain positive cash flow.Vacancy costsThe cost of vacancies can significantly impact your cash flow.

Keep in mind, if there is enough depreciation (IRA can't take the bonus depreciation, need to use standard depreciation schedule), that depreciation might negate any positive income.

So if you were in my position, how would you use creative financing to build up to 10 properties in the next 3 years and not sell stock or touch retirement? 

Hi Guys,in FL,HOA is foreclosing on a house in a week - Lien of 25k.the property also has a 1st position loan (Reverse mortgage)  that also just started proceedings with no set date or "Final Judgement" numbers yet.On the details of the 1st reverse mortgage foreclosure, its only mentioned that there is 320k principal balance due.The original note of the 1st was issued 2009, with a total sum of 650k, payble up to 2081 (!!).

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