We're also able to evaluate our rates, and keep pace with inflation, on a monthly and quarterly basis because of shorter term leases.These syndication can provide an 8%+ cash-on-cash return - providing you monthly cash flow - and a 15-20% IRR over the length of the project.

It's the Cash Flow Breakfast Club - Richmond Chapter (https://the.cfbcinvestor.com/RichmondVA).

In theory I can buy a $1m property, but I've never seen one that pencils out with any decent cash flow. 

Trying to rent out a $1.4 million house is unlikely to cash flow positive as a long term rental - a lot of people in CA are doing mid-term or short-term rentals. 

It's true that our market has become more and more difficult to gain cash flow but not impossible and many strategies to consider.  

And rental income of $1,000 (negative cash flow on rent vs loan PMT and property tax, property mgt cost, etc) a month on the same property. 

I'm asking for double market rent, plus a non-refundable pet fee per month, pet deposit, 4k security deposit, cleaning fee (for when they move out) and a monthly landscaping fee. 

(I'm able to get into this thing for only 10K the cash on cash return is absurd from 37-56% (depending on closing paid and points I pay, its an 8% Cap, 350-450 cash flow (after variable expenses + depending on final rate) Brand new.. seems like a decent first step but the functionality..

It seems this market is ideal for cash flow, as rents seem to easily cover mortgage, taxes, and more with plenty left over for profit.

You can’t add value to stocks, they don't cash flow, they can’t be insured, no depreciation for taxes and so on.There are RMD requirements on traditional retirement accounts which makes it difficult to plan to pass on to children.