Because real estate investing is not for people who NEED cash flow.

Note rent minus piti does not equate to cash flow.  

One fast way to generate cash flow is to invest in high cash flow, low appreciation markets (say several midwest e.g.

@Nate McCarthy the odds of disputes arising are considerable.

As an investor in a market where cash flow does not come often and appreciation is a bigger play, I understand your mindset. 

If you want better cash flow, 35805, 35810, 35816, and 35811 are likely the choices. 

Hi Ethan, I would not entertain the idea of getting more money from this tenant in order to potentially increase your cash flow. 

We were just happy our first and second mortgage was going to be covered and have a little cash flow at the same time.

I use a spreadsheet I developed to determine my entry costs, carrying costs, cash flow, tax write offs, appreciation and exit costs.

Purchase price: $420,000 Cash invested: $55,096 Purchased a distressed single-family home in Antioch, CA, using the BRRRR strategy to create $141,000 in equity and secure a cash-flowing rental property.