It also helps when you speak military/shipyard language for understanding's sake. 

Include your timeline, criteria, and the fact that you're willing to share pre-approval or proof of funds.Lastly, when you speak with the agents, demonstrate what you know about your target market OR what you need help with.

Just tired of posting negative comments.

I want to make sure I’m understanding/learning fully.I’m willing to put more capital into the property if it means shortening the negative cash flow period.

This could be a positive or negative depending on your perspective. 

Builders could charge more because buyers were willing to pay for something turnkey, modern, and low-maintenance.That relationship has now flipped.John Burns Research shows the new-build premium has gone negative for the first time in modern tracking.

But the negatives far outweighed the positives.Let me be clear: I did not join the Mastermind and don’t know its exact cost, but it was presented as being in the $40,000 range, possibly more.

If that is the case, cash flow is a necessity.If you have the means to absorb negative cash flow then you should concentrate on total return.  

Per industry stats, one of the biggest negative impacts on tenant retention is slow maintenance.Maybe focus on that...

If I was buying that house now, it would be negative cash flow.With the OP looking in $80k to $125k range out of state, you'll be buying Class C properties thousands of miles away in the Midwest or South.