I think personally it makes sense if you're staying at a good rent level and can buy a multifamily house to generate cash flow.

If it’s a bad operator or the property has physical deficiencies that’s one thing.

I used this property(my first rental) as a cash generator/stabilizer for my additional rental properties.

Thing is many are A-class neighborhoods so generating cash flow will be difficult as the market pricing is supported by owner occupied purchases.Is Parma a good area for investing?

I’m a newbie to whole selling just started generating leads with in my region, wanted to know the best market strategies being in WI?

Kai, I have a 12 unit as well and have been wrestling with the same considerations-value add and generate more rent.

Not to preach, but if a non-resident alien is going to invest in the US, they should build the cost of a solid tax CPA or tax attorney with inbound international tax experience into their operating costs. 

So your breakeven all in cost to live for your family might be 70,000 to 75,000 after taxes and write downs.If you buy a house all in for 100k that after all expenses generates 1,200 a month take away 50% for expenses. 14,400 a year total / 2 = 7,200 a year or 600 a month profit if buying all cash.

My goal is to flip single-family homes to generate capital which will be used to build a portfolio of rental homes.

Causing my operating expenses to increase, stripping my already tight $100/month cash flow.