Having a clear plan showing a variety of “if bad things happen” scenarios plotted out (economic woes, bad tenants, unexpected expenses) B.

Many people underestimate the importance of referrals, yet it is a critical component of real estate investing.

But my original estimates on cash-on-cash is coming down to 17% which I know will likely be lower when I factor in unexpected repairs.

Many towns/cities have a boom or bust component (for quick reference, check out the price of homes now compared to 2009 levels- in many areas across the country we're just now seeing prices come back to those heights).

This is because you need to account for emergencies and other unexpected costs that could eat into the budget.

Familiarizing yourself with your HOA's specific guidelines and regulations can help avoid unexpected fines and ensure a peaceful coexistence within your community.

Some of those options depend on the length of the lease agreements for the MTR components. 

Of course, I would keep my distance in terms of them being a close friend, due to any unexpected complications.

Anyone else have project/buildings on hold due to meter stacks or some other big component of your build?

Real estate investing is a component of a well balanced portfolio.