I would be interested in hearing what you define as a high-priced area, as my contention is that most properties (esp condos/town homes) in the $90,000+ range, provided they're well-maintained, would generate significantly greater cash flow as short term/ vacation rentals than traditional buy and hold long term rentals.

Due to high acquisition costs, I am limited in making the number of investment units I would desire, but do want to remain in touch with the market and generate a recurring revenue stream.

Maybe a new thread ought to be started concerning a discussion concerning the definitions of bird-dogging (lead generation), wholesaling (contracting and acquisition as a principal) and brokering (acting as an intermediary).

I have a full time job as an equipment rental general manager and sales manager over multiple locations, however I am an entrepreneur at heart and my roots are tied to general contracting and other various types of commercial and residential construction.

Commercial real estate loans are made on the ability of the property to generate income.

Even if both properties appreciate at the same rate the higher priced property will still generate a greater return because of it's much greater price point.I am happy with my decision to include both strong cash flow and strong appreciation type properties in my portfolio.

If i do balance 135000 refi with market value at about 155000 at 4% I could generate a 300 per month cash flow out if it.

A lot of real estate investors lost a ton in '08, and you'll need to gauge what your downside is, and whether your job can help you accommodate such an eventuality, but it seems like the more down payments you can make on cash-flow generating properties, the better off you're likely to be.

@Gina D.For generations U.S.A. citizens and companies have been the foreign investors purchasing real estate, mineral rights, businesses in many other countries around the globe.While there has always been some foreign investment in the U.S.A., it was inevitable the volume would grow as the relative wealth/strength of other nations/nationals/business increased.

I'm thinking I would sell 30% to generate cash for debt service, rehab fund, etc.