Schools Basically, anything that could bring a cash flow.

Seems like a cash flow vs appreciation market.

I am in the team of smaller portfolios with more cash flow vs. 100 doors.

I have been diligently reading, studying, and beginning to practice analyzing cash flows of properties within Chicago and some Chi suburban areas.While I try to use whatever tools I have at my disposal and also be conservative with my numbers while analyzing properties (vacancy percentage, expenses, etc) I believe that in some areas of my analyses, I may not be getting the most accurate information.For everyone out there, where do you get your rental estimates by location?

@Robert Burns - is your primary goal to invest for cash flow or appreciation?

I know it is annoying when some guests do a bit of damage or make a mess.We had some guests break a window, break the futon, break a handrail bracket, cigarette butts on the deck (we have a strict no smoking anywhere on the property), leaving garbage here and there, not cleaning up after their dogs....All I do is fix the problem and charge the guests for the damage.

Cash flow:  $960.        

If you live in one unit and rent out the other, you can break even or even have positive cash flow.

Are coastal areas still good investments, and what are some ways to help mitigate these cash flow risks that are mostly out of our control (in my opinion)?

@Jeffery Cooper There can be many reasons to sell a condo so I'm going to assume you're asking when you sell a condo you have equity and may even be cash flowing.