I think most people would argue that leverage lets you get into many deals so that 1.) you're spreading your risk, 2.) you have more appreciation over the long-term, and 3.) you have tenants paying down more mortgages over the long-term.  

I also manage properties spread from the east side of Cypress down to the energy corridor and none of those properties flooded either.

That $4k, spread across the two months at $2k each, makes up the difference between $3k and $5k for the two payments that are due.Now, here's a pop quiz for all you hotshots.

That'll probably cost somewhere in the middle of your price spread. 

My guess would be that if the profit spread is $10k or less -- or 10% or less on bigger deals -- that Assignment is the preferred choice.

In fact, we try live on my partner's income (the smaller one, though our spread isn't quite as dramatic as yours) and invest mine in a combo of equities and real property.I would caution you to tread lightly and do lots of up front diligence before buying a commercial entity and quitting your day job.

I have no idea how I made it almost totally unscathed. 20 or so properties made up of 1000 units spread out all over.

I would re write the lease to 24 more months and then spread the 60 days  over those 24 months.. 

At the end of the day, do your diligence and spread out.

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