Minimal chance at appreciation on the property/market.I might be more willing to buy in a hotter market as an appreciation play on a property that is breakeven cash flow if I can use some of that depreciation to help pay down taxes on my other property.

Brand new to REI and in the process of just acquiring knowledge before diving in anywhere.Since I live in the SF Bay market craziness, I'm looking into opportunities out of the area.I know Austin has been a hot market recently, and as such may not have much available (in the cash flow sense), but I'll be visiting there next week and curious if it's worth reaching out to a realtor there to take a look around.I figure when I'm ready, I'll probably look to buy-and-hold a single family or multi family that starts with cash flow.  

Planning on taking the next few months to soak up as much knowledge as I can before diving in.Looking for recommendations on markets that can cash-flow and aren't too sketchy so I can start learning how to run numbers and examine an area (just in view mode right now, but might as well be in an area that I can dive into when ready).Currently live in the SF bay area, so there's really not much local that works.  

I want to start investing in real estate and exploring options to come up with a down payment big enough to get a good interest rate, get under 80% LTV, and have a decent cash flow. 

Is there some kind of break even on what number of units make a development cash flow positive or a good investment?  

This would potentially lock folks into holding onto property, and inhibit the free flow of capital around the real estate markets which are a primary generator of GDP growth.

I know a lot of other investors that are still finding good cash flowing properties in Salt Lake county. 

I can't predict national markets; so, I invest to force appreciation and generate cash flow...and invest in properties and locations that are less susceptible to negative market swings.

Hi guys, I am thinking of making my first offer on a property in the KC area.Here are the numbers:Sale Price: 85000Down Payment: 17000Closing: 2000Rent: 950Insurance: 595Taxes: 857Vacancy: 29 (3%)Property Management: 95 (10%)New Tenant Placement: 40 (assuming 2 year tenancy)Repairs: 48 (5%)Cap Ex: 71 (7.5%)Projected NOI: $547Mortgage: 365Cash Flow: 182.13Cash on Cash %: 11.5%What do you guys think?

Utah house prices are not what you would call cash flow friendly right now (They were 3/12 years ago when I arrived).