You can test this, by asking some to SHOW you how they calculate ROI, Cap Rates, Cash-on-Cash, etc., for their clients.Many will say, "that's the investor's problem".They are correct because an investor should NOT rely anyone else to run their numbers.So, then what exactly makes them investor-friendly?

Purchase price: $550,000 Cash invested: $450,000 6 unit multi-family BRRRR.

Real estate requires cash, that's why it's called in-vesting.

Purchase price: $136,000 Cash invested: $90,000 Sale price: $260,000 full renovation from studs What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

The Tampa Bay area can really be the best of both worlds in terms of appreciation and cash flow, as long as you execute correctly.

I am trying to calculate my returns over a 10-year period using the rent-by-room strategy, which results in significantly more cash flow than traditional rentals.

Since you’re already networking and have some good realtor contacts, focus on narrowing down your investment strategy (like buy-and-hold or house hacking) and target markets with solid cash flow potential.

Still good cash flow. 

I used to work in finance and we could get clients approved for a HELOC in less than 24 hours which will be much quicker than the cash out finance.

Are you living off cash flow alone?