If you're going to be able to consistently invest solid chunks of money every single year, then a big part of your focus should be on not losing money versus hitting crazy returns. $50k invested per year at a 10% annual compounding return is just over $9m in 30 years on $1.5m invested.

It's advisable to thoroughly document your application and screening procedures, ensuring consistency for every applicant.

I'm probably too conservatively minded to use that model myself, but then again my goals are consistent cash-flow and stabilized equity building properties.

Consistent reminder of paying rent, automatic charging of late fees and ability to add addendum for changes in lease agreements.

Direct mail works but it takes consistency over time.

Saying there are three people living there when only one is on the lease is good to know, but hard to prove; getting video documentation of three people consistently entering/exiting the property substantially alleviates that difficulty.During your due diligence process, you probably obtained a copy of the existing tenant's lease to review.  

Just need consistency

My buy box consists of a 2 bed/1 bath minimum property within 45 minutes of Raleigh, NC.

That is probably consistent nationwide.Send in your request now.

The National Association of Realtors' studies indicate that this consistent demand, particularly in urban and suburban areas, underpins the market's resilience.2.