I My goal is to have a cash flow. 

If you can rent it for enough to cover the principal, interest, taxes and insurance and still put money in your pocket, plus cash flow on the property you're purchasing, that would be ideal.

I feel like if you dont want to spend too much time figuring out the flow then it's a good alternative.

If the property cash flow starts in 2024, personal usage is not that impactful.Talk to your CPA if renovation counts as QIP for bonus depreciation.

Run cash flow numbers.  

Connect with local wholesalers and investor friendly agents and provide your criteria to start receiving deal flow.

If you need $5,000/Mo to replace your income and each rental property generates $300/Mo cash flow, you will need to acquire 17 properties ($5,000/$300).

The bigger you go, the less competition you'll have and the greater your chance at some serious cash flow. 

That looks pretty bad for your cash flow.

Additionally, Airbnb income during this period could generate steady cash flow, though market conditions and regulatory risks should be considered.