Obviously this is a hyper-simplistic view of the market but hopefully it gives a new framework to your thinking? 

More units equals more cash flow at a very simplistic level. 

But that’s a simplistic interpretation of a more nuanced predicament.

Making this simplistic.

Consumer applications for landlords that manage only a few units require a different more simplistic feature set than property management software for larger landlords, rental property manager or even community management companies.

Point being: assess each property individually on its own advantages and disadvantages, and don't blindly follow overly-simplistic mantras like "new houses are better".Good luck out there!

And I agree with you, TV always make things really simplistic and leave out the details.

I may be simplistic.

The trick is to not mix it with your personal money.This was a simplistic advice, as the details can get more tedious.

Here's a simplistic example.