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!

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. 

I guess I did a good job convincing them it was a chewed up bone!

He just went over his head and bit off more than he and his partner can chew.  

I've had someone completely chew me out for sending "all of those f'ing" letters and threatened to kick my butt.