This is about the rate of a faucet(w flow restrictor) running 24 hours.

The property is cash flowing $10-15k every month and has been an absolute juggernaut as a short term rental.

Researching local job markets, schools, and even infrastructure projects can provide insight into potential appreciation and cash flow.You might want to explore markets in the Midwest or South, which often have lower entry points and better cash flow potential compared to California.

This will help guide your decision opposed to investing somewhere for a novel reason.for example for me it was cash flow, price to rent ratio, land lord tenant laws and availability of multi-families(Just to name a few). 

Step 2: Narrow down your "buy box" (are you market-indifferent, are you looking for a certain level of cash flow, etc.).Step 3: Connect with real estate agents and begin making offers!

Currently renting both apartments for a average monthly cash flow of $1000 Lessons learned?

Are you cash flowing the property?

Getting a property with a 3% mortgage that offered both equity appreciation and solid cash flow is what sparked my passion for real estate investing.

It’s paid off, I would “like” to leave it that way & maximize the cash flow while paying down the heloc between the rental & other income.  

Quote from @Roland VanLoan: Were you able to find a property that would cash flow?