there has been a lot of talk in the industry about building multi generational housing..

Here are some quick stats to consider:Tangible Asset: Real estate is a physical asset you can see and touch, which can provide peace of mind.Cash Flow: About 33% of homeowners rent out their properties, generating consistent income through rent.Appreciation: Real estate appreciates by about 3-5% per year, while the stock market averages around 10% but with more volatility.Tax Benefits: Investors enjoy deductions on mortgage interest, property taxes, and depreciation.Control: You can actively manage and improve your property to increase its value.Just take it step by step, and you might find real estate is less risky than it seems.

I definitely want to have that long-term mindset and buy a property/house hack that focuses on appreciation, but can also generate some positive cash-flow after I move out.

Even before only every 5th deal or so would truly allow to recycle all cash and generate 25% equity. 

Then I sit down with a spreadsheet and analyze all parcels for an area and generate a list of target properties right from my computer.  

An argument can be made that you will generate a higher net worth there than say middle of nowhere Alabama.3.

Your 1.2-1.4m new multifamily may only generate 8k in rent tops.

The new generation ATM can do a lot more than dispersing cash.

I don't really need to know much else about someone - if they can't pass this test, why should I believe that they will be able to run a business that will generate cash?

Capital generation is always good with a flip, or maybe getting into a value add deal, leveraging hard money to  update the property, then re-fi and hold.