Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.Here's a guide that teaches you how to analyze a property.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rental-property-cash-flow...Finding deal that cash flow is the easy part.

There are a bunch of different figures associated with this decision, such as new interest rate, old interest rate, cash flow of new property etc, but I'm having a hard time getting my mind around how to analyze the decision mathematically.  

@Treza Edwards "I am reading the Rental Property Investing book and implementing the method that focuses on cash flow and that strategy states you need to have $300 cash flow per month, per property.

I was looking there myself and curious what areas you would choose for a mix of cash flow and appreciation? 

. - Property type (single-family homes, duplexes, or small multifamily)- Min/max square footage or number of bedrooms and bathrooms- Desired cash flow or ROI metrics to ensure profitability- Property Condition (turnkey, light cosmetic fixes, or heavy rehab)- Neighborhood type (A/B-class areas for appreciation vs.

Quote from @Aishan Gonaduwage: I am seeing good deals in Detroit that could cash flow in the current market.

I just don't think you can expect a property to cash flow when you're putting 3.5% down.

@Vincent WeselakIt’s a good idea to get an estimate for your insurance costs upfront since this can vary based on the property type and location, and it’s a key factor in evaluating your cash flow. 

Those 7 years were cash positive, but we just weren't making enough cash flow to make it worth the trouble. 

Current goal is focused on growing a portfolio and reinvesting cash flows.