A lot of advice will be to borrow, borrow, borrow...that is dangerous advice.

This conversation has gotten complicated, which may actually be helpful, because investing in RE is more nuanced than at first appears.I would say a quick and dirty answer to this question is that most investors are looking for $100 to $200 per month per door.That leaves a ton unsaid to the point of being almost useless information (or even dangerous), but if I were talking to smart investors I know, we'd all have an understanding of the ancillary particulars.Cash flow is critical to many investors because they need the cash, either to pay for their own living expenses or because they can't afford to carry an investment that has negative cash flow.What others here who are not concerned with cash flow (my @ symbol isn't working here on my phone) are saying about profit and IRR is that they look at investing to grow their net worth.

Fortunately, having paid cash for the property, our holding costs were pretty minimal, so the delay didn't cost us much cash out-of-pocket and had the benefit of pushing us out into prime rental territory.  

This chick has laughed in the face of danger and relocating to sieze investment oppertunities that could lead to financial freedom is easy compared to some challenges my hubby and I have both faced.

Very dangerous and there is a better way.Private loans as these are based on relationships and these are best formed face-to-face -- which means locally.

I know helocs can be dangerous if not used carefully so as long as you have a good exit strategy you should be alright.

My father in law was born in Venezuela, and he thinks it is too dangerous for him to go there and visit family.

Here are a few of the reasons:US Territory:As a U.S. territory, Puerto Rico enjoys unique benefits not shared by its fellow Caribbean islands.

http://features.aol.com/video/dangers-buying-flipped-house

@Brandyn Duff This still looks fraught with danger.