You seem confused over the difference between a real estate investor and a lender.As a real estate investor, you own the property and enjoy cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits, and equity.

Consider how much time you can realistically dedicate and what outcome you desire whether it's steady cash flow, long-term appreciation, or a combination of both.

Commercial loans are typically shorter terms with a balloon payment at the end of the term and are more strict regarding the cash flow and investor/owner finances/assets. 

While researching how you will fund the deal, ask yourself: am I investing for equity or cash flow?

Do you want to build monthly cash flow, stack big checks (flips), smaller checks (wholesale), or tax advantages?

After ten years compounding at 5% that amount would be worth $1,348,602, which would really be $1,256,344 after accounting for LTCG @ 15% (1,348,602-733,500 * .15).Final amount for condo conversion: $1,256,344Pros: After money is reinvested, passive incomeCons: Taxed twice, once on sale, once when investments are sold, no real control over money once investedScenario 2: 10 year holdI pasted my numbers at the bottom of this post so it's easier to see, but my thought process was as follows:1) Calculate value based on reasonable appreciation trends, plus cash flow.

- What types of properties are better for cash flow?

Putting no money down, forget about getting any cash flow.

Hey guys i have a question about refinancing... i have a deal now 110 k condo i running the number this is a olace with no equity but i cash flow i can get $1800 market rate and  section 8 around $2000protpey tax 1500 annual 250 hoa snd now depending on the loan now my question how can i get my money back and which loan or mortgage to take if i put 20% 20% down?? 

Personally, I wouldn't be risking a lot of my own money, if I was anticipating a personal cash flow problem.