Less leverage means that the greater cash flow can more easily cover unexpected expenses without di[ping into capital reserves or personal cash, hence less stress.  

We have decent credit, plenty of ambition, and really don't like our day jobs, but we don't have the cash to get us started.

I have no experience with flips or BRRRs and don't want to use all my equity for low cash flow right now either.

Gives me a "cash flow" of $500.

It’s negative cash flowing to begin with, and you will likely have to rehab it to some degree if you put renters into it.  

Purchase price: $212,000 Cash invested: $46,000 Sale price: $325,000 Found a great 2013 SFR in an A class suburb that was mostly interior cosmetic.....IE smelled like cat urine or smells like money!!

My goals are to just get started with at least positive cash flow.

These systems help ensure that essential items like toiletries, linens, kitchen supplies, and cleaning materials are adequately stocked and maintained.

I was able to cash flow from the deal which helped me pay for the HELOC.

The rental market is still extremely hot and prices are high with inventory low, but I have still been managing to cash flow on the new purchases.