As rental rates increase, cash flow becomes strongly positive.  

If you're looking for cash flowing markets.. a lot of investors, including myself, are looking in cities like Cleveland.

This could turn a potential loss into positive cash flow while protecting your property’s value.

For southern states, you might want to look at smaller markets in Alabama, Mississippi, or parts of Tennessee and Arkansas where properties are still affordable and cash flow potential exists.

Very hard to find multi-family properties that cash flow in this A market. 

While they generally have higher market Cap Rates than Class A properties, it is still variable whether they will have good cash flow or be an appreciation play.Class C Property:Continuing down the scale, Class C properties are generally 20 to 30 years old, and pull in blue-collar and moderate-to-lower income tenants who will generally be renters for life.

Or just any suggestions for the best bang for your buck areas that offer at least a little cash flow and appreciation ?

It’s cash flowing about $50/month after everything (PITI, flood insurance, home warranty, excess liability & termite protection) - if I got ride of termite it would cash flow $125.

While offering the “cash flow tranche” of a SFR might not be viable, the cash flow tranche of a portfolio of say triple net leased properties may be much more viable.  

Just make sure the other two assets can still cash flow with the debt you put on them.I have an 10 unit commercial property that is basically cash flow neutral because of large Capex expenses that come up every year.