I've run the numbers on a bunch of properties using the following numbers:- vacancy 6%- Property tax 0.44% of list price per year- Insurance $250 / month- Capex 5%- Repairs/Maintenance 5%- Property Management 10%I've found a couple with a slight positive cash flow (no more than $50).

Is it worth holding the property for long term appreciation ? 

Figured I would start a little series talking about my day to day in note investing and what the gurus do not teach you as they always make note investing seem black and white where in reality, most of it is in the gray area.Here is an example, you foreclose on a property and the property is still occupied.

We are now moving into our second home and renting out our first property.

For today’s episode, I'm planning to purchase another rental property and have been researching various down payment strategies.

The property's location and price point aligned perfectly with our strategy to execute fast-turnaround, high-profit deals.

Where are prices rising and falling and for which type of properties?

I haven’t made my first initial purchase of a rental property but I definitely want to and have plans to do so.

I manage all properties myself plus I'm HOA president at the 5 unit condo. 

Let me break it down in simple terms.In Massachusetts, if your property was built before 1978, you cannot rent it to families with children under six unless it complies with the Massachusetts Lead Law.