Appreciation:You're absolutely right that cash flow gives you the flexibility to cover operating expenses, deal with vacancies, and manage surprises early on.

My recently departed tenant's deposit was not enough to cover all the repairs (repairs NOT due to normal wear and tear).

I was considering doordashing along with my part time job in order to cover the expenses of mailing every 3-4 weeks until I don’t have to. 

Investment StrategyHouse Hacking in Las Vegas: Continue with the house hacking strategy in Las Vegas, as it allows you to live in one unit and rent out the others to cover a portion or all of your housing expenses.

I am trying to figure out that I have an appropriate insurance to cover the property. 

As long as i have enough money to cover my expenses and live comfortably I don't mind taking a hit on the cash flow part.

While I would love to keep it for just us, having rentals to cover the full cost of carrying the property has been great.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

Not sure if it covers your area or not, but it's a good start even if it doesn't.Find out if your area does them in person or online. 

Blah blah blah.I love the Podcasts (I listen everyday sometimes multiple podcasts everyday and covered a bunch during a recent rehab) but there are a lot of those stories and I'm wondering if this opportunities are simply not in the cards for those of us building a portfolio today.