Squirrels chewed up the wiring and insulation throughout the attic space.

This project was just a bit hard to do that with because it was so extensive and it was my first in the area so wanted to not bite off more than I can chew.

I remember my very first cold call I got chewed and spit out by the owner and that just pushed me to do it more. 

This would be my first new build and my first international project so I want to make sure I’m not biting off more than I can chew or taking too big of a risk.  

So, gross rents will be over $3,000/month.After paying PITI, maintenance, management, utilities, and Cap Ex/vacancy allowance I'm cash flowing about $500/month.This deal was about as big as I could handle - I ALMOST bit off more than I could chew - but I got through it, made a ton of mistakes and learned a ton!

I am certainly guilty of biting off more than I can chew when it comes to taking on projects that I was not skilled enough to properly move forward, and have used professionals on a few of the projects to get me to the finish line. 

having rentals that don't chew a lot of time is a nice adjunct to that.

I've actually read quite a few books recommended in the forum for beginners and am currently chewing through a Peter Conti dvd set.

Or it could be that the superior quality and location of the lower-producing property simply merits the lower ROI or ROE -- which, if you analyze it, is not exactly horrible.Let's say the 1% income property chews up half its rent in expenses as many here will tell you it will.

Big burly guys with neck tats that chew tobacco for breakfast.