We got him looped in with our big, sexy (and expensive!)

Personally I want double digit average annualized cash on cash returns and IRRs in the high teens.

I know flipping houses sounds fast, sexy and easy on TV.

I m a 16 year old a senior in high school and I do not know what should be my next steps. I can not afford to go to college I do not really have any support. I am thinking to get my real estate license when I turn 18 ...

it's older, ugly, not sexy, but stays full and brings in much more $ for much less. 

I some of these types of questions are nto as sexy as "Should I start an LLC" or "Where do I find off market deals" but I hope someone might have some insight.   

I am putting in super sexy black gutters.

Your payment would be a tick over 1500 a month under those terms which is reasonable considering your getting 3100 in rents .Not super sexy but it’s a pretty  short mortgage at only 5 years then you’d do very well .

I sewed him a quilt as a pre-teen and he did my chores for 2 weeks, etc.My other brother was a carpenter. 

Diversifying markets can be very tempting...and almost sexy...but like I said, you should prioritize building a top notch team in one market first before jumping around.Let me know if you have any questions.