50k or 200k property

[Jim Wang]

All things equal assuming a 1% rent to value ratios, would you rather own 1 property at 200k or buy 4 properties at 50k? Love to hear some feedback 

[Brent Coombs]

If you can find a single $200k property that pulls in $2k/m, and your only alternatives are $50k ones that won't get more than $500/m each, might as well keep it simple - buy the one! 

The harder question is usually along the lines: what if I could own 1 property at $200k that brings in a bit less than 1%/m but has great upside appreciation potential, or, buy 4 properties at $50k each that generate 1.5%+/month, but seem to show less potential for appreciation - which is best?

That so-often-relevant question has never been answered to EVERYONE'S satisfaction! Cheers...