There are markets today, even with high rates, that are cash flow positive and do have great appreciation. 

Investors who establish scalable systems, secure diversified sources of capital, and streamline project execution will be better positioned for long-term success in an increasingly competitive market.For those ready to move beyond individual deals and build a high-volume distressed property business, the focus should be on operational efficiency, strategic partnerships, and disciplined execution.

If a 2-bedroom unit rents for $1,800/month in these neighborhoods, you’re well-positioned to offset your mortgage.2.

@Gil CanfuWith a $300k price range, you're definitely in a good position to find some solid investment opportunities in the North Texas market.

How do others manage to create positive cash flow from MF properties with debt?

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

By house hacking, you're immediately positioned as a landlord, which will adequately pressure you to learn how to structure your leases, screen applications, collect rental payments, resolve the nuances of managing tenants and addressing property issues, etc.

There's no way I can keep the house above water with that rent let alone consider any positive cash flow...so I need them out!

But really you’re just creating a second job for yourself and one that doesn’t pay very well if it even is cash flow positive at all 😆I used to buy houses for STR but now that I’ve got several STRs up and running that I bought many years ago, I stopped buying STR once mortgage rates went up and housing prices went up.

If approved, you’d already be in a position to add units, whereas others might still be navigating the zoning process.That said, rezoning takes time and isn’t guaranteed, so it’s worth weighing the cost, process, and likelihood of approval.