What does the term "positive cash flow" mean and how does it pertain to rental properties?

What does the term "positive cash flow" mean and how does it pertain to rental properties?

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A "positive cash flow" means that the gross scheduled income--your money coming in--or the net gross scheduled income exceeds the operating expense, meaning it's making money. You're in the black, not the red. You do not have to contribute to it monthly to make the payment.