However, investing is a bit like cooking; cash flow is just one of the ingredients needed to keep things moving, but it’s important to consider other factors to make it a tasty dish.

But after a few years, I got really sick of being kept up late, dirty dishes always in the sink, having random girlfriends or other people come through the house, A/C running colder than I'd like, etc.In hindsight I wish I was more organized like you were.

I ask guests to take out their trash before they leave, and run the dishwasher, so there are no dirty dishes, food or garbage left out.

Occasionally one does a good enough job that the wholesaler makes a nice payday (for him) and you get a good deal.

You’ll occasionally spot For Sale By Owner signs on lawns.

Occasionally, you will find a homerun in your search and that's icing on the cake. 

If the tenant has an OCCASIONAL and very TEMPORARY situation that causes them to be late on rent I will almost always waive the fee. 

While it’s possible to evict delinquent tenants, the process is costly, stressful, and time-consuming.Of course, the occasional problem tenant is normal.

Occasionally, I see both of these people.

But this includes flooring, painting walls and cabinets, and some basic upgrades occasionally even new appliances.