I probably wouldn't care as much if they didn't compound interest at 10+ percent!

One of the true benefits of real estate is compounding interest.

This isn't simply subtracting REI time when you are acting as a PM, this is also "losing" the compounding effect of your time when your PM "job" takes time away from your REI "business".You can always get your lost money back, you can never get your lost time back...so don't lose it.

@Tony Sherman, yes.Closing delays on buy side with title issuesMaterial delays, which can compound into contractor delays when you try to keep schedules tightContractor delays because prior jobs are not wrapping on timeContractor delays because you need to fire one and hire a new oneScope of work issues, i.e. no signs of moisture intrusion prior to buying, but all of a sudden you have a wet floor after a good hard rain.Closing issues on sale sideHow do you manage?  

Over the last 5 years you're looking at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of just 3.11%. 

. ;) They beat me to it, they already have their own family compound on an island ;)

Or buy an index fund with no leverage and let the magic of compound interest do its thing.4.

If your doing a patch that uses cement for the finish compound then I would use a lightweight heavily sanded mix to do my patch.

Over time, this compounding effect can lead to substantial wealth accumulation.In conclusion, a 1031 tax-deferred exchange is invaluable for real estate investors.

They have no understanding of compound interest, time value of money, return on investment, cap rate, or anything involving math of any sort10.