Running some numbers on some listings we have found a couple that are generating what we could consider a decent amount of cash flow. 

You can use a DSCR loan (you can find lenders by using the "Find a Lender" tab on BP) and not have to worry about a tax income or W-2s, the underwriting is done based off of the property's cash flow.

We never took out the equity from the property; however, if I were to do it again, I would likely have done a cash-out refinance or a HELOC so you can pull out the equity and roll it into the next deal.

Professional management and screening will have the largest impact on how your investment performs month to month from a cash flow perspective. 

If you own the property in cash, you can get away with whatever insurance you want and can even get $700/yr for a duplex.

Fannie: B2-1.3-03, Cash-Out Refinance Transactions (02/01/2023)Freddie: 4301.5(a) 3/6/2024

As someone with little capital to invest at this moment, I’m wondering if this is a reasonable (and relatively safe, depending on the deal) option to pursue even if I’m not clearing much in the way of cash flow to start. 

It’s essentially a board meeting where they look at individual cases as I understand it.  

Industrial employment growth at the metro level during 2025 and 2026 is projected to be essentially flat, but over the same period positive absorption will average 7.3 million square feet per year.

Her and her bf plan on converting a section of the house to an attached ADU to help with bringing in some cash flow and renting out the other bedrooms to some friends of theirs.