You’ll want to understand key metrics like cash-on-cash return and cap rates to evaluate deals properly.For flips, it’s all about finding properties where you can add value through renovations and sell for a profit.

Looking back that was still the best real estate decision I've ever made.

But you might find something useful.

(whatever it is you use).Some people borrow against their personal residence with a HELOCK for this needed cash, but I've seen those go bad in several instances, and the results were not very pleasant for the borrower.In many instances working a second job can allow you to set aside cash, or you might inherit it, or find a cash filled partner.But the bottom line is, initially your success is measured by how much cash you have to invest.And be careful of Hyperbole.Good Luck!

Its ALWAYS been hard to cash flow unless you were finding deals at 70% LTV or better. 

I am new to the whole real estate business.

The problem is that real estate markets are constantly changing.

This is probably not real common on residential, but we see it now and then. 

It is generally not advised to hold appreciating property such as real estate inside of an S-Corporation.Taking the properties out will be considered a taxable event.

I'd ask the tenant if they are staying because apparently they don't have to tell you if they are going at the end of the lease (which I find odd, even for CA which is very tenant friendly) and if they want to stay, they are to talk to you about renewing their lease.