I’m frequently asked by new investor hopefuls how to get started in real estate when cash is light.

Purchase price: $160,000 Cash invested: $35,000 A Bigger Pocket member I met at a local networking event had never invested, but really wanted to.

With multi family, you will likely cash flow better.

Approaching the end of my first BRRRR (rehab to be done in 2 weeks) and I'd like to reward my contractor with a cash bonus; I'm wondering what an appropriate amount of money is to give him.

Your other option is to pay cash instead.

That will vary depending upon your experience level, the quality of the property, the cash flow of the property, and the lender's appetite for that type of loan.

Say I pay cash for a house or put down 30k?

.- Monthly cash flow from day one- More properties that are fully separated metered -- gas, electric, hot water all metered for individual units- Significant increase in property management -- evictions, late rent not because somebody simply forgot to press "send," potential domestic issues, issues between tenants, etc.

I did overpay for the property, but not to where I am screwed if I where to move out right and get it full rented I will cash flow about 50 dollars per door so it is very slim margins 

And if you are handling the bookings/marketing, get ready for constant calls from the owner that over leveraged themselves thinking this is a cash flow market when, at current prices/rates it is not, unless they invest significant capital into theming.It's great that you've found a handyman/cleaner you trust.