I'll probably pick one up at one point, but the rental aspect  will just try to keep it cash-neutral.

So it is my opinion that you do not need to settle for cash neutral however cash neutral RE is easier to find than can flowing properties.Check out a thread titled something like Can you find cash flowing properties in San Diego from just over a month ago. 

In a neutral market less, and a sellers market it is almost non-existent.For no money down you are usually taking on problem properties with issues.

When you move in, the HML's "coaching" was verbal so a court will not acknowledge it because it's your word against his, but your lie was in writing before a neutral 3rd party notary public, so it was 'real.'

I own a rental in Gilbert, AZ that's done well on appreciation, but is cash flow neutral as I pay extra each month to shorten the payback period. 

Think of it this way, place an amp meter around both the neutral and hot wires.

These provide a neutral venue and tend to attract those that are serious about lending their money, enabling you to avoid others with cold-feet at the last minute.Rates are obviously important, no doubt.

I work with a lot of investors in and out of state, and I always advise they get a neutral 3rd party inspection done.  

A has been there the longest and is usually fairly neutral.

If you take a cash flow neutral starting point, you usually get at least 2-3% increase per year.