Of the 11 properties we have 7 that are lease optioned, another which we are signing on Monday, and the other 3 just came up on the market within the last month or so.If all goes to plan and they all exercise their option in 5 years, my partner and I stand to make 282,522.77 each on these properties over the next five years (this includes the profit when we sell the properties and the monthly cash flow).  

Stack that cash flow and look for the next deal.

Flipping correctly is the only way to make real money, you could lose all or your cash flow on a rental if you hold it too long and have to sell at a loss.  

I have found a local community in south Florida in delray beach that looks like it would be a cash flow monster.

@Brian Wilson - right now am looking to start out in SFRs that cash flow well. just sent you a connection invite. let's meet up if you and your buddy have some time during that week.

The place is cash flowing, about 350.00 a month.3.

He might have some ideas.A lot varies by if you need a big return today, a mid size return, or no return for years with bigger equity growth on the back end.Stabilized is generally more cash flow today but little to no equity growth.

Also, it seems to me that the commentators to my thread are thinking I'm throwing out low offers to see what sticks.This isn't the case at all.I'm an Investor that buys for FUTURE appreciation of both Cash Flow and Appreciation. 6 of the 8 Investment Properties I bought were from retail advertising from Brokers on the MLS.I am already wealthy and believe in setting up a win-win scenario for everyone, including the Seller, the Broker, and myself.I don't believe getting a 5% discount now on a price is worth it in my scenario.For instance, I bought a property 2000 for $140k purchase price.

But the quality of tenant may be a big factor that hurts my monthly cash flow. 

They must be distressed, list price to gross monthly rents ratio must meet the 1% rule or better, and they must be able to currently Cash Flow $100 per unit using the 50% rule.