Ideally the property cash-flows on it's own when you move out.

What is the return on the investment(Cash-flow and Appreciation)Return of investment > required return.

We paid the HELOC down as we refinanced and then with cash flow.As long as you're cash flowing on the new acquisitions you should be able to put that profit toward paying the HELOC even if you aren't getting all of your capital out initially.Happy to talk examples of what we did in Detroit if you want to connect.

I'd have to double the security deposit, raise the rent by 20%, and double the cleaning fee to even make it worth considering-- which I would if people were willing to pay but the market doesn't support those prices.

Does your business have enough cash flow to make the payments?

Whether it's hidden gems or established areas, I'm open to exploring various options.Here's where your expertise comes in:- Promising Markets: Based on your experience, which areas offer compelling opportunities for cash flow and appreciation within the $150k range?

I am looking at this as a cash flow play and would like to know if this neighbourhood has the potential for rental hikes around 3 to 5 percent in the next 5 years?

Rent minus expenses = Cash Flow. 

Decide if your aims are financial fre­edom, building wealth, diversifying inve­stments, or earning passive income­.Get your mone­y right: look at what you've got saved and where­ cash flow's coming from.

Me 21 and my husband 24 are looking to start investing in multi family, our plan is to buy 3 or 4 unit properties, live in one unit and rent out the others one year at a time until we have a cash flow good enough to quit our jobs and have children.