: he teaches financial PEACE, not just raw dollars and cents.But to answer your question directly, anything below 30% is low leverage.  31-70% is moderate, 71-90% is high leverage, and over 90% is get read to have your face kicked in the next time a flea sneezes.

Hey BP, I need some guidance on first steps for the following scenario:There are several small, old single-family homes located in a great location for a moderate-size apartment complex.

Thanks to the moderators for putting up with my password change emails and frustration.

In reality, I believe the tenant is a pretty severe alcoholic and doesn't want anyone in her unit.  

Louis region offers lots of areas of low and moderately priced real estate so you can start investing without needing lots of cash.

Stay away from drugs & alcohol.

Hello,I am an alcoholic, sober now for over five years, but have a history of five DUIs in another state, none in Indiana. 

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A one-time accusation with no charges filed--you must weigh the overall evidence.If we have an applicant for rental with multiple DUI arrests and convictions, we can reasonably make the assumption that the person has an alcohol or substance abuse problem, whether current or past. 

She is widowed, seemingly lives a very moderate lifestyle and yet has accumulated over $1M in property based assets and equity.