In fact, many successful investors do just that and I think it is wise to play the long term game and not always looking for a "steal", which everyone is still and will be looking for! 

But legacy.Keep an eye on the data, and play the long game.That means, for example, heavy due diligence up front.

Some tenants know this and they will play the game.

This pattern of nothing after wiring money usually gives you the alarm bells, but I didn't see it as such (for various reasons) so decided to play the "wait and see" game.Literally nothing for months (beyond the standard marketing emails). 

Most landlords become adept at operating within the margins of local law, and tenants willing to play the game embrace a mafioso attitude to obtain buy outs lucrative enough for them to make a move.

But I think you're really at one of the times in your life when you have to choose what's more important to you, relieving the misery of your job or helping your boyfriend, to sing lead or play the tamborine.

Or some people think the LLC will save them if they don't bother to do basic repairs and etc and play the role of slum Lord. 

Let's play the assume game. 1000 sf flooring in each unit.

You're doing a long term play. Things

Jill,Also you know you just have to play the hand your dealt..