Rents have been pretty close to what the housing authorities advertise, sometimes even a bit higher.Fort Wayne’s a solid spot with low taxes and good cash flow—definitely worth looking into.

This initial negative equity position consumes the initial cash flow.  2) the addition of the adu makes the property multi family and likely makes rent control apply.  

Maybe not as flips since the markets are different, but will lenders take any pf that experience into consideration? 

I also completely understand the frustration of navigating through "Joker brokers" and fake lenders who promise more than they can deliver—one of the biggest challenges in the industry today.Regarding your approach to accrual-based repayment options, that’s a huge help for flippers managing tight cash flow, and it's great that you offer that flexibility.

It would cash flow nicely.One item to plan for from the beginning is the exit. 

It's not just the taxes, but being able to at-a-glance look at expenses by the month and year, profit and loss calculating automatically, and even cash flow by property and total portfolio by month and year.Thanks for suggesting it!

Have a clear understanding of your expected cash flow, ROI, and exit strategy.

The Numbers:Cash Flow Analysis: Investors typically look for properties that will generate positive cash flow—meaning the income from rent covers the property’s expenses (mortgage, taxes, maintenance, etc.) and then some.

Pay your utilities out of this account, and after the month has ended, you can distribute your cash flow from this account to your reserve account and your personal checking account.

Cash Flow Management: If you take out additional debt, it's crucial to have a plan for managing your cash flow. 4.