check out the blog post by the bawldguy!   http://www.bawldguy.com/how-to-quadruple-your-money-with-no-appreciation/

He is laying out the conservative analysis of a 5 year, no appreciation, property performance.   In other words what would our situation look like if you bought a property that did not appreciate but all the returns you received were modest (small) cashflow and debt reduction.   He then stretched it out a little further and discussed what your situation would look like if you paid off this property in a short 16 years.   Go take a read of his analysis it is good.   Call me at 512-689-6742 if you want to discuss how to make this situation your worse case scenario in a real estate  investment.