Obviously the first example is quite generous no matter how you slice it, but that second example is pretty lean (or at least I guess it's comparable with a moderately performing long-term rental), so I'm guessing that there's a line somewhere in there that maybe I should target to keep above as I do my math--12%?

Yeah I would say I am moderately confident in the numbers haha.

It is to many dollars chasing too few goods and at moderate rates is a sign of a healthy economy.

I recommend starting by looking at states with low to moderate property taxes that are landlord friendly.

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I'm an income inve5who is happy with moderate appreciation.

You might want to read this recent post and then scroll down and check out the comment from BP forum moderator @Nathan G.

Beer caps in the hot tub, oven doors ripped off, alcohol spills, etc. 

@Jacob D AdamczakThough I'm not a CPA, I would like to think this scenario should be a cakewalk for someone with even moderate experience.

Done well you can get very high returns with very low or moderate risk.