The bigger you go, the less competition you'll have and the greater your chance at some serious cash flow. 

The right market for you depends on whether you prioritize cash flow (Augusta, Columbia) or long-term appreciation (Greenville, Huntsville).

If the numbers work when I run them, I know reality should only be better.ActualsPurchase Price $227,500Interest Rate 30 year conventional 6.375%Homeowners Insurance = $920.21Rents = $1,900 per monthTotal mortgage + escrow = $1,182.58 per month with rents at $1,900 my actual cashflow is $717.42.Additional numbers behind the dealTotal cash to close = $87,475.55Down payment = $80,000Homeowners Insurance - $918.36Rate Buy Down 1.283% - $1,892.43We paid to lower the interest rate by 1.283% over the course of the 30-year loan.

Ohio is a great market to be invested into as you can still find positive cash flow (aka the 1% rule) and tons of appreciation here!

Firstly, becoming a multifamily agent is a fantastic way to learn the business first hand while making some cash in the process.

The reason I ask is because most deals I see on Crexi or Loopnet or anywhere else create negative cash flow under 7 or even 10 year terms with 7% - 8% interest rate.

Do the math and see if an ADU is worth the cost and effort.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rental-property-cash-flow... 

.$70k out of my pocket cash and sell the house when it is done for $360k to $400Kclosing cost $40k so 360 - 40 = 320 - 270 = 50K profit or 400k - 40k = 360k - 270k = 90k profitthe $360k is conservative for sale price chino hill ca.at least that was what i had bouncing in my head

Getting a property with a 3% mortgage that offered both equity appreciation and solid cash flow is what sparked my passion for real estate investing.

Just not seeing any rents close to the property for 3/4 bedroom properties that would cash flow for a mortgage that size.