I think the value from Toby is the combinations of that he and his partners who understands tax, law and actively participate the things that he/they said.What needs to make sense is if the value they provide offset their cost and if they can really deliver the end result as planned.   

My dad is retired and doesn't technically have income, and we couldn't combine my income with his credit score to purchase the property.

Do you enter the bedroom, bathroom and square footage of the combined units or should you separate each one and input as its own individual property?

If I were of the mindset that I buy with higher debt terms for the sake of quicker pay off and realize higher cash flow later, it would not be a business and I would likely still be working a job.Many of the posters here are already financially free, but either chose to continue to invest, continue to work, or a combination of both, but not a necessity.

I've been able to get a healthy combination of both cashflow and appreciation from all my properties after a little TLC.

I want to combine my love of teaching and my love for Real Estate.

I want to combine my love of teaching and my love for Real Estate.

It’s a 5 minute drive from a major entertainment district, downtown business area, and near the crossroads of 2 interstates.

.- Seeking properties that can generate $2K+ a month in combined rent after factoring in property management, insurance, and property tax expenses.Seeking Advice:- Would purchasing two houses in the Midwest to achieve $2K+ cash flow per month be a sound strategy, or do you recommend alternative approaches?

You shouldn’t even entertain giving keys before all money is paid.