Flip side, for a third of that you are trained to find properties using creative finance taking over existing low interest loans that cash flow and you are buying in decent neighborhoods with every day lunch box Joes that have kids and go to work and pay rent on time. 

Owning a duplex at 20 is a huge accomplishment, and it’s inspiring to see you’re already planning your next move.From my perspective, real estate investing is a long-term game focused on building equity, paying down debt, and maintaining stability over chasing short-term cash flow.

You will make more money on appreciation when you sell your property than you likely will from the monthly cash flow.  

We host a lot of networking events and other groups as well such as the multi family club and the cash flow group.

@Rajesh Kasturi My favorite MTR market for cash flow AND appreciation is Portland, OR. 

I wouldn't be able to buy them through a bank and wouldn't have had the opportunity to control the cash flow generated from renting the property.Brian Auburn, CA

What is the cash flow after adjusted P/I?  

I would rent both units out and should get $350 in passive cash flow. 

Cash flow = $400 How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

While I agree a lot of $ flows thru US, its still the everyday middle class person that drives the economy.I read two interesting datapoints today:1.