To address that, I am exploring additional income streams that will boost income for my properties. 

So, there is no established incoem stream at this time.In addition, the friend hasn't secured a job in town just yet so there is no income stream there either.

My lawyer advised me that sometimes it's better to offer "blood money" just to get them the hell out of there. 

I went through this process when I decided where to retire.At a high level, I used financial media, Wikipedia, and local news (many TV stations stream their local news broadcasts) to select a state and city.At the neighborhood level, I used CrimeReports to get a feel for crime and real estate listings to get a feel for the type of housing in the zip code.Then it's boots on the ground to home in on a specific choice.

I trend my progress and it makes my blood boil if I'm way off track.

I think blood is running in the streets homes for prospective buyers are selling for historically low prices.So, I have two questions for you:1.Will you preserve your principal (the money that you’re putting in?)

Now I do joint ventures with other real estate investors and coach one on one with beginner investors who want to engage in making multiple income streams doing lease options.

My flesh and blood.

As they say, the best time to buy "is when the blood is running in the streets"

I participate in both because I love it.I am sure everyone here can agree, if you are going to invest in real estate, you better have some form of other income stream when you are first getting started to support it.