My goal is to help my clients (and myself) make smart, practical decisions that balance cash flow, scalability, and risk which is crucial I know real estata is risky I have raised over 20 million dollars in Business Funding over last 3 years.

a lot of people will poo poo this, but I also live in a market where cash flow is low, property taxes are high and properties are expensive (which is a relative term).

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Quote from @Timothy Hero: Sorry if this was already asked, but what's an average return per year, in terms of cash flow?

Are you cash flowing the property?

If you are looking for cash flow, I would look at a 4-plex.

I think you want both, cash flow and appreciation, that is the sweet spot.

While Colorado's market can be challenging due to high prices, exploring suburbs like Colorado Springs or Pueblo, or even considering out-of-state markets in the Midwest or Southeast, can open up better cash flow opportunities.

He was a realtor based in the Midwest (I think the greater Chicago area) and was talking about off vs. on market deals and the importance of choosing equity over cash flow. 

Cash flow a must, appreciation a plus.