My first few purchases will definitely be Buy-and-Hold properties with a focus on cash flow, but obviously appreciation would be icing on the cake.  

So the scenario where it would work would be if you are TOTALLY COOL buying all cash and not being able to get the equity back, but doing a cash out refinance would be icing on the cake.

No screen/storm doors, no dishwashers, no garbage disposals, no ice makers in refrigerators, no ceiling fans.Gail

Buy an ice cream cone.

We had two of those this summer;  nothing that my HVAC guy could do with a block of ice until things melted. 

The icing will be the targeted $30K in profit after I sell the home. 

the appreciation is icing on the cake argument really is only appropriate sentiment in areas that DONT appreciate .  

Hi guys, I have been doing lots of research on wholesaling and I think I am about ready to get started. Is there any advice that anyone can offer as far as what is the best way to go about getting my first property un...

.*** With premium savings of $____ per year, are you willing to pay out of pocket for any claim resulting from; 1) Falling Objects2) Weight of Snow, Ice, or Sleet3) Water Damage4) Collapse5) TheftThe 5 "Perils" listed above are coverages excluded on a DP-1, but are covered in a DP-3. 

I've reached out to other companies in the town, but they are all struggling with the ice storms.4.