It takes time sometimes to see cash flow but the equity has grown substantially.

We are growing at such a rapid pace I have noticed our systems aren’t adapting.For example, with all of the units, there are a substantial amount of repairs and maintenance going on.

I've had substantially renovated properties (kitchens, baths, wiring etc.) appraised over a 1% RV when the one 2-3 blocks over (or on the same block) was under 1% RV.Happy hunting!

@Marcus Auerbach and @Joe VilleneuveWe have clients who have substantially grown their retirement savings both in notes and in real estate. 

Some of my properties were insured and after hurricane Irma and a few close calls with tenants threatening to sue, I decided that I needed asset protection and began looking at Anderson advisors and Companies Incorporated for advice and strategies to protect current assets and avoid losing substantial portion of the inherited trust due to a tenant threatening to sue because a cabinet fell on her.  

If it's a smaller recession like 1991 or 2001, then there will still be lending, but it will be substantially tougher.

There may be ethical reasons to not assign a contract (my personal opinion is that (1) if the contract provides seller financing or other terms that rely on the performance of the buyer after the closing, it is unethical to switch buyers without the seller's permission or (2) if you haven't properly vetted the assignee or used language to prevent them from also assigning to someone who can't perform and you are not able to close if they fail to, that is not fair to the seller) but that is a personal opinion not a legal distinction.I'd be interested in taking assignment of your contract if it is a truly profitable deal. 

I complete the full house sale contract with the addendum, and take a substantial earnest money.I include that the earnest money is non-refundable in the event that the lease expires.

We have paid a substantial amount already and the contractor is trying to double the budget.

I was hoping to do it a little later on down the road when I feel I have accumulated substantial knowledge.