Even if you have positive cash flow from other properties the negative property can bring overall returns down to neutral or negative.Just because something is an REO, short sale, regular sale, whatever doesn't mean it is a deal.

In many cases, the net is negative.If you buy into the "starter house", "move up house", "mini-mansion", "downsizing house" scheme that's also promoted you're almost certainly negative.

Great statistics on the housing market, trends, average prices, DOM (days on market)Texas Housing Statistics

It's unfortunate that poorly equipped pet owners can have such a negative impact that landlords will choose not to rent to individuals, whether it's exotics, or common pets like cats and dogs. 

First come first serve :)If I was a potential tenant and I came to look at my property where one unit looks great, but the others look liked a crime scene, that would most likely have a negative impact on how I feel about renting that property.

I listened to another podcast which was so bad, I wanted to leave a negative review.

If you are for some reason inferring that your principal balance of the loan is increasing then you have some form of negative amortization taking place, where the payment you are making does not cover the minimum interest due.

Bankruptcy, while viewed negatively by most, can actually be the best option for her.

This can be accomplished by reducing any possible negativity, especially first impressions.Some, especially older folks, oppose tattoos and what they represent.

When you build up equity, you are more vulnerable to ending up with negative equity if the economy turns south, or the possibility of negative equity when trying to sell the property, if you need liquid cash.