But with the midterm I did not have to worry about turnovers, scheduling the cleans, and stocking the home.

(Looking to spend 130 or less)Just looking for advice, this would be my first property and I'd like to get cash flow while being in a non crime filled area, and being able to count on at least some future appreciation. 

If it is a trailer park I would not expect significant growth in the coming future to give you my 2 cents.

Breaking even definitely isn't a good investment strategy, if you could even consider it one.What this post really comes down to, is I want to purchase a home in NY but also want to have enough money to grow my investments for my future.

Posting claims like that can really impact the trust we work hard to build.Best of luck with your future endeavors, Jasmine.– Kai Andrew

Living in one unit while renovating the other lets you build equity and generate rental income, plus the BRRRR strategy could help you recycle your capital for future deals. 

But my friend is selling some stocks and was told that if he invests it in real estate he won’t be taxed.

Therefore, the reason mortgage rates have gone down 1.5%~ or so over the last three months is due to the bond market pricing in this cut and future cuts.

We buy stock material and cut it to size on the job.

The minute it makes you money or has future potential to make you money then yes!