I also plan to become an investor full time ASAP.Triplex 86kRent-1850Mortgage escrowed- 600Maintainace-300Municipal fees-75Cash flow- 875/3=$308 per doorDuplex 70kRent-1300Mortgage escrowed-500Maintenace-200Municipal fees-50Cash flow- 550/2=$275 per doorTax benefits are also a perk your forgoing.  

But we just had one of our B&H houses that we paid $80k for go up to $102k Zestimate within the last year.

Didn't Lou Reed and VU have a song about that ... ;-)

@Fyzl Atmar Thank you for going above and beyond to explaining your point.

Forgo the wholesaling aspect of the business, use even more money, and buy properties ready to rent from a flipper.Now, in order to avoid as much of the "it depends" responses as possible, allow me to explain a bit more about myself.

I understand that a larger initial down payment would reduce the monthly mortgage costs, but that just means I forgo more cash upfront which still factors into cash flow.

I am wondering what advice you have for going this route?  

Also, here are some facts on the property for those that are interested.Duplex - rented to a couple main level and single person upstairsCouple has security deposit down but none for person upstairsI want bills/utilities in tenants name (aren't in their name currently) but not sure what the protocol is after your acquire property for going about that...Landlord is sick of rental game and wants out.

They are then shocked to see the returns for going passive.

Understand the seller's motivation, be willing to forgo/reduce your commission significantly or pay your own closing costs  in order to get the number that works for you.