There are a multitude of factors that come into play such as the type of property and its location, and the structure of your investment portfolio.

That is the thing about the game we are playing....every job is diferent and you can count on absolutely nothing.

Hustle and drive play a significant role in this too. 

Think of it as free vs pay to play video games.

Then what’s your play? 

Market your wholesale business as anyone would market a business concept and play by the Texas law and rules.

So for sure it's a cashflow play, but don't expect much on the appreciation side.

Both allege they were his common-law spouse.I am imagining this playing out like a live Jerry Springer episode, with probate court as the stage and legal claims as the punches.

There’s nothing wrong with playing it safe, starting small, mastering your strategy, and then scaling up—especially when using other people’s money.That said, as others have mentioned, house hacking is a fantastic strategy.

The "high cash flow areas" you speak of are only good on paper, and while they can be if you play everything right and all goes well, I find that is harder than it seems.