In the long run, you should see cashflow go up but you probably aren't going to retire off cashflow in the early years, even if you bought a coupled dozen properties.So, if you want to dip your toe in the water the easy way, start with a turnkey rental. 

This project, located near Shafter, introduces a cutting-edge technology known as Hybrid Direct Air Capture (HDAC), which simultaneously removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and produces water.

Offering to cover closing costs or agreeing to post-inspection repairs are becoming standard practices.

Purchase price: $163,400 Cash invested: $25,000 Sale price: $240,000A buy&flip project on a Single Family House10K - Flooring, Trims and baseboards8K - Interior Painting3k - Updated water heater, and gas permit2k - Other minor fix, ceiling fan, windows, light bulb, new fridge, and more2k - Holding cost, HOA, and other related utility feesTotal cost of repair - $25k

Does it cover water stains as well as they say it does--in one coat?

Property exceeds standard DSCR/LTV ratios and PFS is good too.Not 5%, but seems like there are some high 5% rates being advertised.  

Some of the help offered here is accurate and some of the help offered is a bit offFor most cash out refinance loans on investment properties the Max leverage offered is 75% LTV (You may find 80% but that really isn't industry standard) Which at a 250k "As is" value your max loan amount would be $187,500.00 If you purchased the property for 165k and renovated it for 30k you are all in for 195k Since I am assuming the property is owned free and clear the $187,500 (minus closing costs let's call it 5% of the loan amount) can be used to pay down your debt.

Closeups of all mechanicals (hot water heater, furnace, etc.)

Seen some nice places there on AirBNB but feel like a… fish outta water… when it comes to carribean/international investing?

They do have some options for building up (see three story image below) but we created an apartment that consists of studios units, in the standard 16x74 foot modular home rectangle.