I am in this boat as things stand and have a very long outlook on the property that is not cash-flowing.

**Construction Delays:** Projects can face delays, affecting your investment timeline and cash flow expectations. 

I'm, personally, an investor in Midwest markets were I can still cash flow immediately.

Purchase price: $151,000 Cash invested: $60,000 Last year I bought my first investment property, a duplex with 2 bed/ 1 bath in each unit.

I'm a new investor looking for ways to find cash flow in this challenging market.  

There's more to look at than just the cash flow, but it is a good place to start.

Currently, I'm earning a living by driving part-time to pay the bills, but real estate is the profession I'm truly passionate about.

And is it better to be cash flow positive vs have more cash in hands ? 

It's probably a slower road than coaching, but it is a start....and hopefully at the end of the 5-7-10 year hold, you have some cash flow to show, hopefully 2x-3x your initial investment, some depreciation along the way. 

If you are doing it with all cash, I would not disclose that to anyone and still use a lender.