That's Only cash flow.

Purchase price: $275,000 Cash invested: $294,000 Seller was behind on pay HOA payments and in risk for losing the property.

it's crazy to tie up a million cash to build a duplex. you can leverage that and build so much more units. ohio is one of the cheapest markets in the country to build and I'd pass on this deal if it's a million which I'm assuming it is of cash, with that amount of money you could be the majority partner in a 50+ unit deal with non recourse debt on a HUD 221d4 loan and have more than 50% equity. super low risk, urban core, non suburban deal in Columbus Ohio.

But I’d love guidance on how to find out if it’s a good idea to buy in DC, how to know if the property will cash flow, how to find the type of property I’m looking for etc.

As for cash flow, buy or start a business.

I don't like their cash mgt thou but I think they are doing some improvement.

Here is the scoop:About this Market: Toledo, OH, emerges as a prime market for property flipping, thanks to its combination of affordable purchase prices, economic revitalization, and strong rental demand.

I like shorter term deals, particularly if I can get a up of the upfront points, raising my AAPR.I certainly want to be higher up in the chain than junior and am not limiting myself to CA.Redeploying my cash in 78 days sounds great! 

Are you aiming for consistent cash flow, or are you more interested in the property's appreciation over time?

I am aware of the Sewage issue and i am aware that in this high interest regime it won't be a cash flow property.