The operating LLC doesn't own any asset, just liquid cash that is rental income from tenant and expenses against rental properties.

It’s not sexy like downtown high-rises, but the numbers work—steady cash flow, lower entry costs, and tenants who stick around.Take this: a rural county we’re in just saw a 10% population bump over five years, yet multifamily stock barely budged.

Purchase price: $232,500 Cash invested: $45,000 Newly renovated SFR in Shore Acres, St.

While we currently live in Stephens City, VA, we’re open to investing in other states where the numbers make sense.Real Estate Goals & StrategyInvestment Focus: Buy-and-hold rentals, short-term rentals, and potential multifamily propertiesMarkets of Interest: Open to investing outside of Virginia in cash-flowing, landlord-friendly marketsCurrent Stage: Learning, networking, and preparing for our first investment propertyLong-Term Vision: Build a diversified rental portfolio that provides financial freedom and generational wealthWhy I’m HereNetworking: Connecting with experienced investors, agents, lenders, and property managersLearning: Gaining insights from those who’ve built successful portfoliosCollaborating: Open to partnerships, joint ventures, and creative financing strategiesWith my sales background, I understand the importance of negotiation, deal-making, and relationship-building—all of which I plan to leverage in real estate.

Seems more important that $14-$28k in  cash flow. 

I dont currently have any projects going in CA at the moment but I have been looking for a Summer cabin up by Truckee and I suspect insurance will be an issue although I will pay cash but I will still want some coverage.

Hello Solomon,A few tips I have for you would be to first; Analyze Deals Properly – Use the 1% rule (monthly rent ≥ 1% of purchase price) and calculate cap rate, cash flow, and ROI before buying. 

Plus, we're investing heavily in each property with the intention of doing a cash-out refi within two years of owning each one. 

You basically have high growth and low cash flow Columbus OR decent growth and solid cash flow of Cleveland, Dayton, and Cincinnati. 

Purchase price: $142,500 Cash invested: $25,000 We purchased 2 adjacent, tiny rowhomes in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia.