The farm will not cash flow and it will cost me $400 per month for the next several years. 

These are the few numbers I have (purely based on first conversation) Her operating costs are about $900-$1000/month. about $450 for the county to come inspect once a month, costs of upkeep, meter reading, invoicing etc. 

The key point is that data is typically interpreted as compared to expectations rather than month-over-month or year-over-year numbers.

They're managed by a property manager and bring in about $3k per month in cash flow after fees.With a household income of around $600k (pre-tax) and $100k available for investment, I'm aiming to find investment strategies that prioritize cash flow over property appreciation.

ADUs can take over a year to complete and virtually always take over 6 months to complete.  

Rents in the area are anywhere from $1k-$1300 a month.My plan was to get a hard money loan to get it going and fixed up and ready for tenants, then within about 6-7 months refinance the home with a traditional lender, then sit with that home for awhile until I get fully comfortable with the one house.

Here are some popular options that have good reviews:https://clockify.me/https://toggl.com/track/https://repstracker.com/REPS Tracker is interesting in that it's specific to REPS, but it seems like of silly to have to pay $30/month for such a simple app. 

month 1? 

My career has been in client services and tech sales to this point, but looking for something different and have had an interest in real estate investment from afar, but it always seemed unrealistic for a novice with limited disposable income.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of these two types of markets and the factors that contribute to each:Cash Flow Market, a cash flow market is one where rental income exceeds the expenses of owning the property (mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and property management), resulting in positive monthly cash flow for the investor.Key Characteristics:High Rental Yields: Properties typically have high rental yields compared to their purchase prices.Stable or Slow Appreciation: Property values increase slowly over time, if at all.Lower Property Prices: Generally, property prices are lower, making it easier to achieve positive cash flow.Higher Rental Demand: Strong demand for rentals due to economic factors, demographics, or local employment conditions.Factors Contributing to Cash Flow Markets:Economic Stability: Stable job markets and steady local economies that support rental demand.Rental Market: High percentage of renters compared to homeowners.Affordability: Affordable property prices relative to rental income.Local Policies: Landlord-friendly laws and regulations.Appreciation Market, an appreciation market is one where property values increase significantly over time, offering substantial capital gains upon sale, but rental yields may be lower, resulting in lower monthly cash flow.Key Characteristics:High Property Value Growth: Significant annual increases in property values.Lower Rental Yields: Rental income may not cover the monthly expenses, leading to lower or even negative cash flow.Higher Property Prices: Generally higher property prices, which can make it harder to achieve positive cash flow.Strong Economic Growth: Rapid economic growth, population influx, and development.Factors Contributing to Appreciation Markets:Economic Boom: Strong local economy with job growth and high-paying industries.Population Growth: Influx of people moving to the area, increasing demand for housing.Infrastructure Development: Significant investments in infrastructure, amenities, and services.Desirability: High quality of life, good schools, and attractive neighborhoods.I hope this information finds you well.