I understand looking for positive cash flow is a good proxy to avoid making bad deals when you’re a beginner, but if you’re careful in your estimates and run the numbers properly, I would believe you can still enjoy a decent return on your property even if your initial cash flow is inexistent.Let’s take the example of a zero-CF property (i.e. it’s zero after opex, capex, vacancy, PITI, property management etc..) in the following situation: I put down 20% as down payment for a 30 years loan, at 4.5%The property doesn’t appreciate over the years and I sell the property after 30 years for the same priceI incur 5% closing costs at purchase, and 5% selling cost when exitingI assume no inflation (hence selling price = acquisition price)In this context, my IRR would be 4.55%.

I spoke with 3-4, and the fact this company really brought passion and enjoyed their work was obvious in our phone call in their tone of voice, level of detail and the owner's personality.

I always call the guys I've worked with before, that I enjoy working with and know will close.

I'm hoping to connect with individuals (or networks) from whom I can learn and hopefully provide some value of my own.What I've got to offer:1) I'm a proactive learner - I enjoy absorbing knowledge, asking questions, and challenging basic assumptions.2) I don't take myself too seriously and actively try to avoid being an *******.3) I have found decent white-collar success; I am the VP of Analytics at a digital marketing agency.

Enjoy!

I enjoyed reading your post.

@Brandon Turner - Hi Brandon, I'm truly enjoying what I have used and experienced on BP thusfar. 

Separate your desire to invest from your education/career goals.Always keep in mind when it comes to education if you don't enjoy what you are doing you will not do well.

I enjoyed your article, it appears you were able to grow your wealth with some informed purchase and a good amount of sweat equity. 

Enjoy!!