They are usually looking at C or D properties that local agents tell them will “cash flow“ They usually don’t cash flow because of high maintenance and vacancy.

Hello everyone, How do I start earning in realestate (no matter how small it is) if I don't have over $10,000 in cash or in collateral asset.

Paid off real estate cash flows extremely well.

But if your goal is to leave your day job soon, multi family will offer more cash flow typically.

Purchase price: $305,000 Cash invested: $80,000Single Family home in a 55+ community. 2 Bed 2 Bath, attached 2 Car Garage.

- If so, 1031 into something bigger and easier to manage and then when you pass, the inheritor receives your property(s) at a stepped up basis - subject to Inheritance Tax limits.Otherwise, sell one every 1-5 years when you need the cash, so you can plan expenses to offset capital gains.

For rentals, focus on cash flow and metrics like cap rate (target 8%-10%) or cash-on-cash return.

But he stuck with me I had a 1 mil credit line that they kept in place so I could make money it was on 90 day extensions for 3 years :( but if they had not done that I would have had to give them the keys back on a few commercial buildings I ate 250k negative cash flow on those buildings to make sure the bank got all their money..

Let's use that as an example. 20% down is $43,000 plus lender loan origination fees, closing costs etc is going to push you over $50,000 cash out of pocket.

Focus on buying below market value, running numbers first (cash flow, 1% rule), and choosing a landlord-friendly location with job growth.