I would encourage house hacking, you won't be cash flowing but it helps you save while you get your foot in the door with low DP.

Buying the land right (at a good price) will determine the end result of cash flow (if building the home to keep) especially as you factor in Holding costs and Builder fees. 

They will know market data and trends better, have reliable comps to base their recommendations on, and could even be a great deal flow with current portfolio properties selling.The completely remote, centralized PM function is one of the reasons why you see the homes owned by PE firms sit on the market so long.

I tend to invest more in South Abilene and many in Wylie ISD but have seen investments produce good cash flow all over Abilene. 

For example, the estimated cash flow RTR shows is usually higher than what I calculate.How about the initial investment?

Quote from @Carson Hyland: Even if you buy the right property, failing to manage it well will kill your cash flow. 

Both strategies have pros and cons, but it depends on your equity, cash flow goals, and risk tolerance.

Co-living isn’t just an alternative to traditional rentals—it’s a way to maximize cash flow, lower risk, and attract investors.To make this post more insightful, I’ve included graphs and visuals that break down the key benefits of co-living and why serious investors should be paying attention.1.

If you have a flat roof with drains, or a pitched roof with gutters I would ensure either way that the flow of water is un-obstructed most commonly by leaves or pine needles from trees.

Or could I 3 properties flow into one account and pay all expenses from there.