Income: Verified monthly income must be at least three times the rent (minimum $4,200 combined).

Once you know exactly what you are looking for it becomes easier to figure out the best way to achieve your goals.Just my three cents worth

Now, three years later, my tenant reported cracks in every room—paint cracking and full-line cracks in the bathroom, living room, and bedroom (walls, ceiling).A drywall contractor looked at it and said it’s normal wear and tear, but I’m concerned since it’s in every room.

Quote from @Mary Peale: Quote from @Collin Hays: While trying to figure out a way to boost revenue is good, I think you are doing pretty darn well if you are short less than $1,000 per month in the first year (or two, or three).

To say this community has no value is quite a negative judgment to make without sufficient information to make it. 

I have three children and have been married over 20 years as well.

I seem to be “landlocked” for any borrowing at this time.I did go to the bank that holds three three commercial loans for my apartments.

I'd say three months on the short end to six months on the long end.

The building next to yours looks much nicer and has THREE security vehicles parked in front.

Without a firm base and working familiarity with these three areas the investor will not have the knowledge to analyze, negotiate and close advantageous real estate transactions. 2- Experience - the first few deals are likely to be smaller, harder, with more “surprises” and not as profitable as the investor imagined.