I tried using the biggerpockets rental calculator this morning and the cashflow was negative, but I may have been too conservative with the numbers.

When I run the numbers based on these rents, the property operates at a negative cash flow.If I increase the studio's rent to $1,400 per month, the property becomes cash-flow positive.

But if you are okay with negative cash flow and want more the appreciation, new builds are definitely the way to go. 

I love section 8 but it comes with positives and negatives just like any other strategy.

Just remember: most negative reviews are written by problematic tenants.

 @Jessica Frisk I would not be keen on the 15-yr fixed rate mortgage if that makes you cash flow negative.

Everyone wants to share their negative stories about Property Management Companies and then make the leap to bashing ALL PMCs!

- FYI: it's only illegal to try to rent it out, the property owner can usually legally live in a nonconforming basement unit.If you do all this you may still negatively cashflow each month, so make sure your income can cover and/or your cash reserves.If you do this successfully, you will learn more in 1-2 years than you would reading here on BP for 5+ years:)Good luck:)

Just remember: most negative reviews are written by problematic tenants.

The only problem with selling while occupied is that I have a huge negative cash flow.