A positive cash flow indicates the property generates more income than expenses, while a negative cash flow means the property operates at a loss.

Could be partly due to my financial situation, but definitely due to my built up Passive Allowed Losses (PAL). 

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If you buy right and learn to run your numbers correctly you’ll always have enough money to cover your bills barring an unexpected loss.

Notify the tenants and have them make sure they are not leaving food out.

Just some food for thought.

just to add to that.. take a look at your tax return and see how much PAL (Passive Activity/Allowed Losses) you have built up. 

If an underlying policy, (ie. auto, home, boat or rental dwelling ...) has its limits exhausted by a covered loss, the umbrella will start paying at that point.  

Are you suggesting that because their expenses exceed income they are OK with having a loss? 

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