We could easily find someone to be as trustworthy and accountable as us, but it would come at a price of paying them a high wage, leaving not much left for profit for all of the hassle involved with managing another's schedule.Instead of expanding our business adding lots if stress for a little extra profit, we plan instead to just enjoy working a healthy business and transition into real Estate investing.

If you are open to having mental health clients who have section 8, I can get you a list of housing liaisons that work for LA County Dept. of mental Health.  i

On one hand, I did see some healthy debates going on and I learned a bunch from some of the senior members and how they go about things.

- What kind of trees are on the property and are they healthy?

Find a good team and that is more important than the particular market, although you do need to identify a market that is healthy economically with good rent to price ratios. 

I'm just getting started (one duplex in Nashville) but already I can see how it can be an effective tool to save more, invest more, and become financially healthy. 

After the expense account is healthy I will put less into it and start saving for my next investment.

The reality is that the costs of a rental property extend far beyond the initial purchase price and fees, so having a firm grasp on expenses will ensure that you maintain a healthy cash flow.

I ran the numbers even if I give him asking price and taking out 8% for vacancies and 10% for everything else I would be making 13% on my investment; which is healthy money.  

Our goal is to be able to do the type of work we care about while still securing a comfortable life for our family and healthy retirement plan.