My wife and I invest with cash and/or with our retirement accounts. 

Jason,Springfield has some great properties available for cash flow and options for 2 family duplex/stackers. 

It's the best way to test what you like and don't like in a low risk environment.Once you've done this, you'll probably have even more saved up and experience to make you more confident in choosing a direction.If you decide to just dive into one of these markets and strategies, I'd recommend focusing on your personality, goals (cash flow first or something else) and how much time you have.

@Louis Zameryka - Prices are high, but you can most definitely still find cash flowing deals.  

. - Purchase Price $38,450-Full Rehab $75k (roof, interior/exterior paint, new kitchen, new bath, new floor, new appliance)- Add full bath $25k (88 sq ft) is the option/decisionAs far as cash flow, here is are the two options....- 3/1 would be...

While the units look to cash flow, for the next 5 years we plan on using that cash flow for any extra expenses over and above what we would forecast for the maintenance, repairs, and capex items for the properties since we already have W2 jobs we plan on keeping for at least the next 5 years. 

My wife and I have done about 30 flips over the past few years, typically with a partner of ours that has a good amount of cash which he invests, then we split the profit.

As the foundation of real estate investment analysis, underwriting allows us to evaluate potential returns and associated risks accurately, ensuring informed and confident investment decisions.Understanding critical metrics like Net Operating Income (NOI), Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate), Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR), Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM), and Cash-on-Cash Return is essential.

I was able to save a good amount of money and purchase a 3 bedroom 2 bath mobile home on an acre of land all cash, that property generates $875 a month, no mortgage or HOA fees.

For that much down and with the lower payments a high level cash on cash return should be in the 10-20% range..