That way you’d still really cash flow and you’d have some depreciation, but that’s your hypothetical call. 

How much would you have to put in it, what would it rent for, with your current mortgage (if you have one) what would the cash flow be, and is it in a good appreciating area that you believe in? 

Of course, all channels can work.. from seller financing to foreclosures.. but from my 30+ years in real estate, I’ve found focusing on cash flow analysis tends to pay off more reliably.So here’s the big question that might help steer your next steps.. what do you think would make landlording less stressful for you.. a property manager, or maybe a smaller property until you get more comfortable?

In addition to finding a spot to park you money between loans you may just need more deal flow? 

Evaluate potential rental properties with a keen eye on location, cash flow, and potential appreciation.

My post rate has went down considerably as of late.

Quote from @Brendan Jones: I am very new to learning about real estate and am looking for advice on my first home and how I can best use it to help offset my mortgage and generate cash flow.

This property is gonna cash flow over $1000 a month after we're all said and done with utilities mortgage and more.

That's why I tell a lot of my clients that it's a perfect time to invest right now when you can still find the 1% rule and positive cash flow especially in properties here that are still 120-180k in purchase price.

Any MF of the quality and size (50 up) I would have been interested in would have been cash flow negative for the next 5 years or so, even with 30% down.