If you're starting out and your stated goal is to live for free, or cheaper, than you would normally live then strive for that.

A modest property is a way better alternative to renting but striving to live up to the Jones' just sucks the fuel from the rockets on your net worth trajectory.

I am motivated and open to other suggestions, but I feel stuck.I had created a RE Business Plan several months ago, and it is as follows:Mission Statement Just a man trying to make his way in the universe by striving to deliver affordable rentals to those in need while applying honesty, humility, and servant leadership.GoalsDaily Goals Engage with like-minded positive people focused on success.

So far I have been very happy with them and found that they strive to be professional and to do a good job for their owners. 

Personally, I will always strive for $0 out of pocket when it comes to finding a deal whether it be financed from a hard money lender or a combination of financing strategies.

This is a good way to remind those people like me that want to be on of your Webinars and strive to learn from people like you. 

I'm striving for long term cash flow.

Thank you @Michael Plaks for providing a simple and straightforward case study.Clearly these are the kinds of problems we are all striving for.

We use a YTD paystub and last year’s W-2(s) to calculate income several different ways:Hourly or salary income calculated to a monthly amountYTD income divided by number of YTD monthsYTD + W-2(s) income divided by the corresponding number of monthsIf these numbers vary too much, then we investigate and require an acceptable Letter of Explanation.Employment StabilityUnless an applicant has exceptional credit, we strive to determine their stability of employment to make sure they’ll always be able to pay the rent on time.

I strived to listen to the tenants and accommodate them when the request was within reason.