With long-terms you'll want it filled out or close to full whereas with a rehab you'll want it empty or relatively empty to be able to start renovations as soon as it's been purchased.Try to find out more about the cash flow, tenant history, and if it will need renovations as those will be the key indicators for what type of loan you should be looking for.

The agency of selection will dictate if commissions come into play or not. 

It still made sense to purchase but unfortunately my investors got nervous at the last minute since we were in the midst of a pandemic and the stock market was doing funky things, so they pulled their cash to purchase it and all my cash was tied up elsewhere, so I had to move forward with the quad and 9 unit. 

I acquired my first investment property a few months ago and renovated the units as well as rented them out and its cash flowing well. 

Thank you very much for your responses.So you think if at least the family member can pay for my expenses then it’s worth to keep it even if I don’t have cash flow?

Say goodbye to having to collect cash or checks for rent from your tenants.

Market Selection Criteria: To choose the right market, consider factors such as:Economic Growth: Look for markets with strong job growth, a diverse economy, and increasing population.Rental Demand: Identify areas with high demand for rentals, which can be indicated by low vacancy rates and high rent-to-price ratios.Affordability: Ensure the market offers properties within your budget that also meet your cash flow and appreciation goals.Property Management Quality: Verify that there are reliable property management companies in the area to handle day-to-day operations, especially if you are investing from a distance.Comparative Market Analysis: Perform a comparative market analysis to compare potential markets.

HVAC), and have cash on hand for funding future investment properties.

Howdy BP, If you were an investor with $2-4M to invest (leveraged against another property at around 6.5%) and looking for the lowest energy and management input but the highest free cash flowing asset, what and where would it be? 

Bring a lot of extra cash and underwrite the exit conservatively.