It takes a while to build a consistent and sufficient income to replace your W2. 

Our highest rent increase was in Libertyville, where we own a condo.Even our CHA/section 8 rent rentals allowed us to increase our rents about $75.I also have an AirBnb in the Logan Square area...to be honest, it's really just been steady and consistent. 

Two Ten Communities Duplex in Buda:Duplexes can provide both appreciation and rental income diversification, which can lead to more consistent cash flow.

Here in Upstate NY (Watertown)Looking for an REI Group or something close, whether it be virtual or in person (due to COVID)I do consistent deal analyses, trying to network with others on ideas on how to go about with these fixer uppers and potential Buy&Hold properties I’ve found already

This could increase consistent revenue and give him the flexibility he needs to focus on really starting BRRR. 

Consistent 5 star rave reviews confirm this.  

I wish you the best and please keep us updated with how it goes.The company is a huge gas provider in the area, and the communication came from corporate email (not Gmail), so hopefully legit :)Thank you!

As for the value-add, I would manage all guest communications, pricing, listing, and other daily responsibilities, while also having a on-site team for all properties.

Suburban Ones Are SurvivingTo summarize the article, throughout this entire CRE 'Doom Loop,' suburban office properties have consistently outperformed urban/downtown buildings.

Let's also assume 4% appreciation and let's say 10% of the rent goes to capital expenditures and 1% consists of principal that will eventually go back into the investor's pocket.