It is not sexy or exciting and there will be no TV shows about it.... but if done right and steadily it can lead to an early retirement.  

If you finance it after the rehab (look up Delayed Financing Exception) at 5%, then you will increase your ROI to at least mid-teens and have cash to move on to the next project.

MAKING YOUR COMMUNITY a beautiful place to live by just having a professional eye and making ugly houses, sexy again...7.  

Many companies do charge commissions in the teens, but will nickel and dime owners so that the effective commission finally adds up to 30%-40% for all services.

Find the hidden jewel property that others overlooked because it's not the sexy option, or look at out of state markets that are stronger (like Utah).

He loves spreadsheets almost more than he loves me (and he dreams sexy dreams about spreadsheets).

I’m teaching my teens (boys and girls) how to cut in a window, add a light fixture...

I know it doesn’t sound as sexy but it’s gotten he job done.

Maybe not as sexy as San Diego or Miami Beach but I found what I hope will be a low maintenance property in an area with demand for multifamily housing with long term renters(year leases) that will cash flow. 

This got my wheels turning because currently I donate a portion of each tenants rent to a non-profit organization that my sister runs; they mentor teen moms in the central valley of California.