Two simple wins now: analyze at least a few deals a day using a basic cash flow calculator and real rent comps, and build a weekly habit of talking to one local investor or agent to learn how they underwrite in your target market.What’s your first buy box going to be when you’re ready—property type, price range, and target rent—and which market are you practicing on right now?

Which beginner-friendly approach would you recommend for building cash flow?

.- Call local banks and ask if they hold any mortgages that are in default- I've heard you can pull lists of owners that are over a certain age, or own their properties outright (the idea being that they might be retiring, moving south, and would be interested in getting a bunch of cash, or seller financing.Thanks in advance for any advice.- Lowell Bailey

On Oahu, you get plenty of travel nurses, corporate stays, military orders, insurance displacement, and remote workers coming for 1 to 3 months.It’s not as sexy as nightly, but cash flow is often steadier and the regulations are clearer in many areas.If you’re set on luxury STR, just make sure the zoning and HOA truly allow it and underwrite using real seasonality.

We will be able to do a cash out refinance on the second property in February and will be looking to make a purchase in 2026 whether it be a multifamily or another single family house. 

So right now cash flow typically starts with about 30-35% down in many areas, especially the better school districts.Front what I see now, buy the cheapest 3/2/2 you can stand to live in. 

Property management does not do much but yet cashes your checks for you each month taking 8-10%2-4 unit is smart movelocation plays a huge part, NJ is very town by town.

Hello everyone,After sharing a small multifamily deal analyzer here recently and receiving some helpful feedback, I’ve been working on a more advanced underwriting model for larger value-add multifamily projects and wanted to share a quick preview as I continue refining it.The goal has been to maintain a clean, user-friendly structure while allowing for more detailed, real-world analysis.

Helping people should be the real goal, the cash flow will be a result if it is well done.

Thanks in advance!