My net is significantly less due to numerous pre-tax expenses (Daycare FSA, Health FSA, retirement, etc etc) we gross around $56,000, a large difference from what I first posted.As far as SFH vs. multi-unit, I can certainly understand the desire for multi and the increased cash flow, however at the moment I don't feel we are up for the task.

I think it's good to pick your niche and if war zones are not your cup of tea, avoid them.

@Marcus IsaacWhat you've got there is a possible one of the first post war style neighborhood, and maybe a "National" home which you can find in every town through the Midwest (I'm in Indiana, so I'm not sure if the same goes for New England area).

He has a seminar called "Winning The Property Wars" and it seems to relate to his TV show on the Discovery Channel that involves real estate auctions.

Thanks in advance for your help.Josh,This has been discussed numerous times.

Are some of these suburbs "war zones"?

They also have raised MIP upfront and ongoing numerous times.

I've been told there are multiple offers, give me your highest and best numerous times.

(assuming your area supports troops returning from war, and they have a serious disability.)It may be risky as far as profit goes, but you could get the press involved, and draw serious attention.

Your "war stories" include tales of clouds of fleas hovering about 8" above the carpet (this really happened to me in Houston) and of walking in on tenants/sellers or squatters in "flagrante delicto" (this too!).