For conventional financing, it depends how you are reporting your rentals on your tax returns, to determine how the income/expenses are netting in a positive or negative manner. 

So the determination is the cash flow over the 15 years and a tradition purchase is likely to do better.  

Determine Your Needs and Wants4.

It's all about what you're looking for and if your home qualifies :)  I would recommend reviewing your specific situation, the value of your property, and your risk tolerance to determine the best approach.

So, now to understand if there is a benefit and to determine a cost I get to give them more money after spending $35K.   

Similarly, merely stating you expect to earn a fixed minimum of $50k on any flip doesn't make sense either since that could be against a $350k property or a million-dollar deal.Instead, we use Return on ARV to determine if a flip is a good deal or not.

Account Closed- thanks ...you should get pre approved for a hypotehtical purchase scenario for an investment property so that you can  1) educate yourself 2) get organized  3) determine if you are able to qualify 

It will be essential to have precise estimates for prospective rental income and insurance expenses when determining whether or not your investment is feasible.

It's essential to determine your investment criteria, including the loan amount, loan-to-value ratio, and types of properties you're willing to finance.

Depending on the area you find a property might determine how long you live there.