Alternatively, I could hope that my next assignment will be in a better market with more options, maybe lower rates, and more cash on hand.Should I accept that no market is perfect and get in the game now, or hold out for a year to enter a potentially better market with more capital to invest?

Hi group I’m looking for lenders that have programs for heloc on investments properties I’m in lake county IL right now I believe is better to do a heloc or 2nd loan because if I do cash out refi I be loosing cash flow or any advise 

Lets say its $100k property and you bought it cash.

Are you trying to create cash flow or just want RE exposure?

There's a reason they do cash only offers.... avoid these guys at all costs

If you pay all cash you might see $2k per month net for the year.

It seems triplexes or quadplexes are the ones that are best for cash flow with an FHA?

Hi, I would network with more experience real estate investors who buys & manages the properties. do ur due diligence before you hand over hand cash.

In comparison to Houston, TX it has slightly lower median cash flow (screenshot).Here's a free app to explore city market metrics - https://marketcityanalysis.streamlit.app/

Now we just have to focus on scaling over time to meet your ultimate cash flow goals.