But if you invest $500k into real estate with leverage, you could very easily turn that into a very healthy income later.

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To me, this sounds more like a healthy market than anything else.

I wouldn't be too concerned about percentage of renters, but all else being equal I would like to see a healthy pool of tenants.

I'd give another healthy rounding to that number and say you'll be into it for 60k. 

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Cash flow is only an indicator of a healthy asset, using it for comparison purposes does not work unless you are comparing apples to apples.

You are looking for water damage, things that need updating, foundation issues, outdated electrical, stacks with "barnacle" on them, old water heater/furnace/ac, curb appeal, healthy profit margins, solid comps, and a motivated seller.I've seen too many "new" investors get sold a property at full retail.

Cut back expenses (I am doing that now) and if you have to, pick up a side hustle or second job (as long as it doesnt affect your family life or health.) I

And very few people who need 6 bedrooms in that price range rent compared to a smaller property as well but if you take holding cost into consideration and there is still a healthy room for profit.