Here's the problem: They are not a sustainable asset for most to own; they are difficult and costly assets to exit through a sale; if you achieve favorable refinances, you may be able to use those funds to buy other (hopefully better assets) but are now faced with operating highly leveraged bad assets. 

If one is a high W2 earner, real estate is not the place.

@Greg Kurzner Thank you for speaking highly of me.

to be clear - lots of other issues, lots of other challenges, and BRRRR is difficult right now with interest rates so high. 

I would highly recommend looking into syndications!

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

During this time, I found myself unemployed and having difficulty finding a new job due to not completing my degree or having formal training beyond high school or military.

I updated the kitchen with high-end appliances, installed custom cabinetry, and added modern finishes throughout.

If there are pets in the unit take a pan from under the sink and fill it with water so there's something to drink.

Use caution when borrowing against your stock portfolio, especially if it's a high volatility portfolio comprised of individual companies.