View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Hey BiggerPockets,I have found a potential deal on a multi-family in Chicago that may cash flow but unfortunately is in a C-neighborhood (and also right next to a major metro airport so maybe noise factor will be bad). 

I do have to point out that regardless of cash flow, or return on investment, etc, the smaller units are A LOT MORE LABOR-INTENSIVE.

Brian, I don't think investors WANT to see 50 or 100 houses before they make an offer but I would make a couple of points:1) As I tell my life partner "you have to kiss a lot of toads" before you find the right one but this is related to how you find the home...meaning if it is on the MLS - typically harder to find a deal although not impossible, if you drive for dollars you might have to look a lot of owners up but if you get to the point to see one odds start to flow in your favor2) If what you refer to is being a newbie and trying to understand what a good deal is or is not and if you have the time, touring that many properties to get an idea of value is fine.I have a w2 job and family so never had the time to specifically look at 100 properties with no intention to buy --  this is in no way a requirement.  

You may have a legitimate reason to do so like great cash flow.

This method obviously requires me to have positive cash flow (which I do). 

The two other methods I am aware of are installing a motorized main damper to direct flow to the area calling for it and hydronic boilers driving several remote air handlers.

It's not hard- install aerators in sinks which don't have them(and install Water Sense faucets when replacing faucets, they'll use about 15% less water than regular faucets.)Then use low-flow shower heads(go for 1.75 gpm, anything lower will cause unhappy residents.)

I am considering a 1031 exchange of an investment property I have in Los Angeles (one of four) out of State to get better cash flow returns, as I have a lot of equity.

It gives me better average cash flow.

Moved to Key West and will be flying the F-5.Goals: Would like to build a modest portfolio of rental properties to eventually achieve FI based on cash flow.