I disagree.The future and what tomorrow will bring is unpredictable.The numbers of a deal TODAY don't lie and are actual.If net cashflow is higher than expenses and if that net cashflow on each deal get's you a step closer to financial freedom, than the investment is worth it.Appreciation is speculation and is just the cherry on top if/when it happens.Just my opinion.Thanks 

Obviously a higher down payment will always help properties cash flow since your payment will be lower, but I did want to explain the options available when you actually live in one of the units.Definitely assemble a team that works in the areas you want to invest in and you stand to learn a whole lot - I hope this helps!

Depending on where you flip, you'll need to determine whether you want to do a volume play (cheaper deals but need to do more to make substantial money) or more expensive markets where one deal can be significant. 

Its a great lower priced option to get into the game 

Those paying that $8k on the low end...........well, I got a spreadsheet that you can use to track your sub-to multifamily expenses.

After expenses and mortgage, I end up with a net cash flow of anywhere b/w $150-$250 which I find rather small, and I wonder if this could even get eaten up by tax filing time.

So, either the purchase price is very high, or your expenses are high. 

The deposit we are willing to collect over the first few months if needed to lower the cost of entry.We are getting some calls, but lots of no-shows when it comes to appointments for showings.We had a lot of problems in the past with tenants bringing in drug dealers, homeless, and various other criminal activities.

You have the ability to use FHA, VA and Fannie Mae to build and all of those options provide a lower down payment or with VA zero down.

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