Putting 40-45% down to cash flow a property

[Carlos Silva]

Been looking for turn key buy and hold properties, having a difficult time finding ones that cash flow with 20% down using 6.5% -7.5% rates. Is anyone still buying/investing and putting 40-45% down to make sure the properties cash flow in the DFW area?

[Joe Villeneuve]

You do realize when you put down more money (especially that much more) all you're doing is paying that negative CF upfront...and gaining nothing. You're behind before you even start. The cost of RE, the total cost, is all the cash that comes from your pocket...no matter when that happens.