Cash flow, especially in this day and age, helps keep the property afloat and paying for itself without you having to put more money into it.

I focus on finding deals that meet specific criteria, and I always keep my underwriting conservative to make sure the numbers work even on a worst case scenario.Right now, my big goal is to land my first property, ideally 20+ units in Florida, and build a strong portfolio from there.

And no matter what, keep an eye on how your financing structure lines up with your exit strategy.Where do you see the biggest risk.. sinking money into improvements or letting the buy back linger too long?

Keep in mind that this is also a very tough time to be entering the market as an agent because the inventory is so low.  

Keep in mind that while there is an exemption to the Fair Housing Act.....most states that have a state level Fair housing law do not typically provide the same exemptions as the national law.

I use QBO to keep track of my properties and do this for my bookkeeping clients also.

His name keeps poppin up with great feedback...

Networking plays a crucial role in this industry and remember to keep learning continuously.

Otherwise like Nicholas said, you're paying some unnecessary costs and will likely need to keep more equity in the property with a refinance than what you would've buying it with financing right off the bat. 

Trump has said he plans to keep owner occupied rates at 6% through 2026.