Many judges would feel you got paid even if no cash was sent to you.I could see this potentially working on a higher-end property that it in excellent condition with a Grade A tenant.  

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

I would rent both units out and should get $350 in passive cash flow. 

What does a cash positive investment mean to you? 

Are you considering doing all cash, or do you want to finance? 

This may kill your cash flow due to high interests rates though. 2.

They property manage and you get cash flow..Any one heard of them, before I incest $15K with them, Below is thier websitehttps://sharecommunitydevelopmentcorp.com/

Additionally, the fact you might be negative cash flow in Texas will give you more flexibility by renting in Portland.  

One solution I’ve seen is closing the purchase in cash, then securing the HELOC afterward, though this carries more risk.

Purchase price: $690,000 Cash invested: $172,500 Took a gamble on a larger single family home in an up and coming master planned community.