This isn’t arrogance, this is just the lifestyle I have been able to develop through real estate.I have set a goal for myself to do at least 1 week a month traveling, to force myself out of the rat race, which is so easy to get caught up in.

We live in the very northern end of Calvert County, which is still within easy commuting distance to D.C. and Andrews AFB, and we have good schools and a very "family-friendly", low-crime, country lifestyle out here. 

Love the asset Class, Love the Lifestyle - Hope it works for you. 

They are mostly people with tons of consumer debt, cars they cant afford, living an unsustainable lifestyle.

Pete always has a ton of possible renters due to the lifestyle and commute to surrounding areas.  

It's the perfect lifestyle business.

As for the stripper, every situation is different but odds are there will be baggage associated with that lifestyle.

at that percentage you may as well just be a property manager :-) Get your feet wet in some REIA meetings and ask the important questions..talk to people from Lifestyles unlimited (not buy in.. ....yet) they are a big multifamily investment group.

If you can commit to reigning in lifestyle costs, you will be well served.I think there is an additional discipline you gain from a strong foundation in personal finance: an eye for value.

A middle person is fine, but not necessary, usually. 6) Whether 4 roomers is manageable or not is based on your own limitations/lack thereof and lifestyle, not on the number of roomers.