I'm still waiting for luck;-) Actually, when I work Hard/Smart luck does appear;-)

Whatever works for you is "good cash flow."

As I see it, the only ways that real estate pays you well in the first 3-5 years is low to no leverage or a strategy that requires more work (short term rental, mid term rental, rent by the room, etc.).  

@Robert Spiegel Great question, and it’s always a balancing act when dealing with long-term tenants who’ve been fantastic overall.Based on my experience managing over 1,200 rental homes in North Texas, including areas like Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Frisco, here’s how I would approach this:Cleaning Charge: While $540 may feel steep, it can vary depending on the size of the property and local market rates.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

How did they work out?

What a story we can all tell in this journey called life :) 

I work with a credit union that does HELOCs nationally.

Re-balancing is not an option, it's mandatory.  

One is the fund type and the other is project type.I’m in favor of the project type as it allows for money to be put to work immediately and it’s a set amount.