All income streams are cash.

And Columbus can thank The Ohio State University for providing a steady stream of the talent that has made those companies thrive. 

You may have an amazing property, but these things may turn off a tenant and leave you having to work on constantly getting the property filled. 

Now I'm looking to tap into some of that 220k of pure equity in our home to buy investment property and create an income stream from renting, and slower wealth growth via equity.I have the idea and I have the means for once in my life - so I am here too learn how to go from point A to point B - which is all im focused on right now. 

We had it coated with a fiberglass material, NOT CHEAP, but that was >10 years ago & its held up very well given our snow load, freeze & thaw due to inside heat & then the CONSTANT rain.

The constants are that repairs, long-term major repairs (capital expense or cap ex) and vacancies will happen.

@Jason Hirko In this particular case it's more of a dry creekbed/seasonal stream that carries the rainwater for the neighborhood downstream to a larger perennial creek as a function of watershed drainage for the neighborhood.

I am constantly considering other markets, but I like the stability of my local market and the appreciation it brings.

One of the things that has become very obvious to me is that a key to success is having a steady stream of deals come your way.

So you can force your value up by increasing your income stream.