It's simple math.Income - expenses (inc. mortgage) = cash flow (income)Cash flow in first year (income)  =  CoCReturnCash spent in 1st yearThis calculator, like most, is a train wreck. 

@Jason Albasha Thank you for taking the time to respond: NWI actually has the Southshore train line that cuts through several cities.

I’d rather screen the current tenant train them and not have to rehab a unit and have several month vacancy.

We are a virtual company and have a very competitive compensation plan, training, compliance, support, and much more, but we (virtual) are not for everyone.

Your public health training might imply you want to work in that sector.

And be sure to note who will be patient with you and give you the training needed to get you real estate career starting on solid footing.Getting a license is not necessary to be active in real estate.

My Ask: I've included my train of though on each of the rehab categories below.

Looking for a wholesaling veteran to train me in the ducal county area and in return I'm offering to work for 3 months in exchange unpaid.

To answer the "why" it's to become my own boss doing what I love and building a team to keep the freight train growing exponentially.

If you only have a few hours a day to conduct business, it's not impossible, but you're going to spend more money on licensing and training than you'll generate in business.