Getting a property with a 3% mortgage that offered both equity appreciation and solid cash flow is what sparked my passion for real estate investing.

If multifamily options seem scarce, consider house hacking single-family homes with extra rooms or an ADU for cash flow.

Quote from @Brad Kremer: Hi everyone,I own a cash-flowing duplex in Austin, TX, that I bought 8 years ago when rates were considerably lower than they are today.

Do the math and see if an ADU is worth the cost and effort.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rental-property-cash-flow... 

I’m Mark, a new real estate investor based in San Diego, leveraging my background in AI-driven lead generation to find off-market deals.I’m currently looking for small multifamily properties (duplexes, triplexes, or quads) to rehab and house hack, to build long-term cash flow while living in the property.Outside of real estate, I’m into fitness, golf, and exploring San Diego’s best outdoor spots.

They also tend to offer good cash flow relative to their cost, especially in areas with high demand for affordable housing.

Personally, I invest in properties in C-Class neighborhoods in my market (East Linden and Southern Hilltop), and they’ve been cash-flowing well so far.

Possibly some questions to ask yourself: How much higher is the cash flow in Akron?

At those price points I'm assuming this is a more cash flow area like the rust belt, or other mid west geography.

Duplexes cash flow better, have less risk, AND EASIER TO MANAGE compared to a SFH.