What minimum cash flow or ROI do you require to make a long-distance rental worth it?

Real estate is often a deeply emotional business — and how we treat others can leave a longer-lasting impact than any spreadsheet ever could.Over the past year, I’ve been building a long-term strategy to transition into real estate investing as a core component of my financial future.I’m focused on buy-and-hold SFRs and small multifamily properties in strong Midwest markets.

We actually did own several strip centers right after the last crash.

Many builders use incentives to remain competitive while maintaining base pricing for valuation purposes, but I agree that transparency and long-term affordability, including property taxes, are crucial.I’d be happy to keep an eye out for any upcoming opportunities where builders may be offering price reductions or more favorable terms, and I’m always here to help you navigate through those options when the time is right.Let’s stay in touch and revisit when you’re ready to explore what’s available!

For some context, with MLS data, last year in Madison, the median sale price of a 3 bed, 1-2 bath home with under 2,000 sq ft above grade was $394,960 and average almost $419k and similar pricing in Dane County overall as buyers move out to surrounding communities in search of more affordable options.Milwaukee is a big market I am not that familiar with as I live in Madison, WI, but if you decide you have an interest in Rock County, prices can get in your price range in places like Janesville and Beloit, WI, but still mostly above $120k (median sale price last year in Rock Co with that home criteria was $253k, but sales did take place in your price range if you end up in that area of south central WI. 

Meaning you don't have deep pockets should the investment get off to a cash flow negative start.....or one that you may not have the determination to see a long period of financial stress that negative cash flow could bring.A better question might be should I consider a duplex vs a SFH.  

What city are you eyeing for investments? 

Delaware used to be very friendly to businesses, but this has changed over the last decade. 

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $182,000

Cash invested: $8,000

Sale price: $365,000

We got lucky with this one, bought just before the boom and...

How long do I have to sit on it before I can get my cash back out of it?