High rent growth areas are likely to achieve positive cash flow quicker than low rent growth areas.  5 years for cash flow seems reasonable in many markets.  

I think the first thing you should do in this situation is figure out what you are trying to achieve and what your end goal is. 

REPS Qualification: Since your role as CEO of BiggerPockets takes most of your time, achieving REPS status could be challenging.

But it can make things fairer, more liberty centric and that will always achieve the best VALUE in market available. 

I’ve never prospected for motivated SELLERS, so I do NOT have first hand experience on what works - or what doesn’t specific to wholesalingHowever, I do have first hand experience with website optimization.  

Anyone ever invested with Achieve Investment Group (a syndication group) run by James Kandasamy ? 

Also, I feel this journey is taking a long time to achieve.

If you’re looking at Cleveland, the west side is often a great choice since you can achieve both appreciation and cash flow in neighborhoods like South Hills and Edgewater.

Understanding the target market for short-term rentals is crucial to achieving high occupancy and maximizing returns.

I’m looking for some guidance on my next steps toward achieving financial freedom through real estate.My long-term goal is to acquire enough rental properties to secure my financial future.