For us, still in a growth mode, we take action and figure out how to redeploy that equity into other real estate through either cash-out refinancing or selling and 1031! 

The substantial cash need for large down payment or all cash that most others don't have .

I have run numbers for LTRs on a set of duplexes that seem to cash flow well.

As the cash flow is obviously much worse than you can earn in the bank with a basic CD.

@Shayan Sameerif you are putting down 20% cash but borrowing 80% from a HELOC, i still think you won't cash flow.i also get nervous when people throw out entire states. 

I do not have to much cash for a down payment but was thinking of doing a HELOC on one of the rentals to get more cash and go the BRRRR method.

Purchase price: $15,000 Cash invested: $25,000 Sub to deal - paid the seller and wholesaler $15,000 + $7500 closing costs to assume $84,000 mortgage with a monthly PITI of $575.

I would find a property that can provide you both.I used to aim for 8% cash on cash return + 4% appreciationGiven where the market is now, it is likely hard to find 8% cash-on cash and a 4% appreciation.I think 4% cash-on cash and 4% appreciation is do-able.

Purchase price: $230,000 Cash invested: $200,000Two homes on half an acre.

Purchase price: $275,000 Cash invested: $129,000 20-unit hotel, was abandoned and had sat on the market for 3 years.