We’re a vertically integrated crew, so I’ve got my hands in everything from breaking ground to cashing rent checks.

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.

I cashed out of crypto to buy the house of my dreams.

You may find better value or cash flow.  

They want the cash flow now but aren't worried about the side effects of the quick fix or lower tier asset.

Start small with manageable deals, educate yourself continuously, and build a strong network and team to support your growth.

I am to this day finding good cash flowing deals on market that have 20%-30% CoC for owner occupants.

Are you looking for cash flow, appreciation, cash on cash, etc?

However, as I built my own portfolio, I realized that my primary reason for investing was cash flow protection rather than equity protection.

I’ve seen cases where the lender filed the deed in lieu, then when the borrower threatened suit offered them a cash settlement to forgo litigation.