Whether or not you believe there will be drastic changes, we are already seeing increasing weather events with unusual patterns like the hurricane that whipped through Central (Inland) Florida in 2024.

If you’re looking to make real estate your new job and to earn cash now to use and live on like a job, then go for cash flow.

So cash flow isn’t the biggest concern.

I threw it into the cash flow calculator and it said it would either even out or it willl have a monthly cash flow of around 300$.

If your goal is to have a cash flowing portfolio of rentals. 

If you're willing and able, I do recommend the "house hacking" strategy which is just a fancy name for buying a rental property and living in one of the units, because you'll get very favorable financing - an owner-occupied fixed-rate 30-year mortgage.I'd also say, analyze that property as if you won't live there and it's a pure rental, and make sure the property is still cash flow positive if there's a tenant in your unit because then you'll know if it's actually a good investment.And when you analyze it, include payment of a property manager in your #s because if you don't, and doing so would make it go cash flow negative, then you've just bought yourself a job because you literally can't step away from managing it without losing money.

Quote from @William Dorrough: I currently either purchase and value add large scale multifamily properties or develop, and build ground up my issue with scaling is we have done this without brining in investors i have a great deal flow with a good track record im really looking to do more i have the capacity but have the need for more capital in one way or another  Scaling without investors can be tough, especially in multifamily.

Focus on attracting midterm renters through platforms like Furnished Finder, especially during slower periods.

Quote from @Ryan Daulton: Since learning that cash flow from real estate that was purchased from self-directed IRAs is taxed, and that I would not be able to claim depreciation on this property, what are the advantages to buying real estate with self-directed IRAs vs. other investment types like stocks and mutual funds?  

If that means renting out part of your residence, that's great for cash flow and experience.