However, if you sell stocks at a loss, those capital losses can offset capital gains and up to $3,000 of ordinary income annually.

But, they have ZERO liability for the performance of that tenant.Second, 97%+ have no idea on how to screen a tenant, other than income = 3x rent and a credit score.

@Randall King If you find the property isn't performing well, a 1031 exchange would defer the tax and concentrate that equity into something that has a greater cash flow potential, like what @Corby Goade said.

Great tenant but property tax increases have reduced my cash flow.

Yes the average American income is barely $60,000 and most of people on bigger pockets make more than that and a lot of people make that much in a month. 

The main factor is will rents cover the debt liability and can you sustain 3-4 months of no income to cover the debt? 

Thanks.PM fees in Ohio typically range between 8–10% of gross income.

If the higher end rent prices on comparable units take an extra month to fill the vacancy and also the tenant stays 1-2 years instead of 3-4 years on average those landlord make LESS income charging that rental price ESPECIALLY if they pay a PM a placement fee upon turnover on top.

Now, with taxes, insurance, and interest higher and rents not keeping up with property values, most investors are putting more down to get the properties above a 1.0X DSCR. 80% is acceptable, but the issue is getting the property to cash flow at the higher amount. 

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