I have purchased cash neutral units and within 3 years I have all of my investment out and positive cash flow.  

Most rentals are very close to debt neutral, so they don't tend to add much if anything to a persons debt ratio.  

I’d almost prefer to pay a consulting fee to get some vendor neutral advise.

You will be cash-flow neutral or even slightly positive, but appreciation will make you a millionaire in a hurry.

Its a very simple calculation and is neutral as far as financing (mortgage) and expenses are concerned.

There may needs further consultation on the color - perhaps you can agree on something the tenant likes but that is still neutral enough for future renters.

But from the inspector's photos the current grading looks like its fairly neutral, as in not sloping towards the foundation.

This is a time for your trusted team to give your their neutral opinion.

In both areas you have to do the same due diligence. 2) For the same reasons as the above, I'd suggest it might be a mistake to look at one deal and then make an assumption about an entire class of investment.3) The article you included as a reference is not a neutral article.

Because they are zero appreciating markets, the market value of the RE is the same after 50 years of ownership as when purchased (when adjusted for inflation).Now assume you purchase a cash neutral San Diego RE with average rent ($2700 according to Zillow).