This might be a rookie mindset is it bad I don't care for cash-flow at the moment in my eyes if someone helping me pay down my mortgage and build equity I'm okay with that.

Just keep an eye on interest rates and your ability to cover any cash flow gaps.Consider properties that need a bit of work or up-and-coming neighborhoods for better deals.

In the last 2 years we have had two different properties where tenants left a bad flea problem behind, and it's a PITA to get them gone because you have to spray multiple times and vacuum everywhere multiple times. 

Are your long-term renters just now catching up with the market?

Meanwhile, their mom wants to list a house and their friend wants to buy a house at the same time (taking their eye of the ball).

The relationship between a broker and real estate investors is built on trust, transparency, and a mutual understanding of goals, which ultimately leads to successful transactions and long-term partnerships.Firstly, a competent private money broker begins by understanding the unique needs and objectives of the real estate investor.

We have worked with Investors and they are never really married to their Realtors unless you happen to connect with somebody looking to do a long-term hold and actively trying to find a good realistic deal. 

It will cost you money in the short term to sub-meter the gas, but over the long term it will be worth it in my opinion.

I have a rental property which cash flows, however on my last tax return I had reported the rehab costs for this property as a write off.

The last thing you want is a brand that will take 2 weeks to get repaired if needed.We have Maytag units in our lake house and they have been rock steady for 7 years.