Just be careful that you aren't skewing your numbers to the negative and making the return look worse artificially.

We have artificially inflated prices, in most of the areas with cash sales to out-of-state folks, or local cash buyers( who just don't know any better).

You may not be actively involved personally and provide services to your IRA, as that would essentially amount to making un-documented contributions to the IRA and artificially boosting the sheltering value.An alternate and entirely different structure known as a Rollover as Business Startup (ROBS plan) exists that allows for retirement funds to be utilized to capitalize an active business in which you are hands on engage. 

If so, your property coverage is limited to these causes of loss: FireLightningWindstorm or Hail (USLI often limits this coverage to a submitted amount on the policy, not policy limit)ExplosionSmokeVandalismAircraft or Vehicle CollisionRiot or Civil CommotionSinkhole CollapseVolcanic ActivityIf nothing else, be aware of the following, but I would recommend getting a more broad coverage from a competing insurance company for no additional charge that would include policy limits for the above windstorm or hail, and the following causes of loss: Burglary/Break-in damageFalling Objects (like tree limbs)Weight of Ice and SnowFreezing of Plumbing*Accidental Water Damage (think of a leaky roof that is causing water damage into your property leading rotting wood and or mold)Artificially Generated ElectricityMy Best,Ryan Leavitt

Those you have to be careful with too as they have a knack for creating 'artificial demand' in the form of auto bidding and not necessarily making it super clear that you are sometimes bidding against your self. 

The problem is, as was found out by another investor in Memphis that is on BP, a nice house with too high a rent cost will artificially drive up the vacancy rate.

I've been learning and chewing REI one bite a time.Don't be rushed into spelling out your GOALS yet because it is bound to change as you learn more.You are young and there is no need for artificial aggressive time deadlines, you will know when to take Massive Action !

You are young and there is no need for artificial aggressive time deadlines, you will know whento take Massive Action !

I got up to that number trying to reduce my mortgage payment (and therefore artificially increase my monthly cash flow), The flaw in that it is I will be tying up a large portion of my cash reserves which would be better spent acquiring more investments.House hacking, just through analysis of a few properties I found online, seems like the better option to me as well.

I've seen properties, specifically in the bay area, trying to artificially pump up NOI, with things such as trash valet services.