while traditional RE is more focus at location, location and location, I think investment RE must focus on cash flow, cash flow and cash flow.
many ppl here more interest in ultra high appreciation in RE and scarify with negative cash flow, they need to relearn the truth of RE investing in a long term market.
RE investors need to look at how to minimize upfront cash investment, maximize positive cash flow, and to reach a scale that can anproviding a consistent cash income and appreciation over time.
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