I didn't have to do it but knew I'd get more in rent with nice windows, plus it's good to invest in a property and make it nicer so people want to stay - though improvements can be made gradually. 

When I took it over the complex was rundown and gradually improvements are being made that the tenants are noticing.

It might be cool for them to hear about investors who started off small and gradually grew their portfolio and to talk about their lifestyles.

Take courses, read books, and attend seminars to stay up-to-date on industry trends and developments.Start small and build gradually: It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of real estate and want to jump into large-scale deals right away.

Right now a vacancy is costing you $62 a day.You can always gradually raise rent as most people might decide to stay with increased rent vs the cost/hassle of moving.

If a landlord purchased a building last year and kept the inherited tenants at their, let's say 60% of market rent (let's say their rent is $720 but market rent is $1200), then according to the new law, rather than the landlord gradually raising rents to market over 2 or 3 years (by, say, $160/month each year, so $880 in year 1, $1040 in year 2, $1200 in year 3 etc.) and keeping the tenants in place, the landlord can only raise rents 10%.  

**Amortization**: The gradual repayment of a mortgage loan through regular, scheduled payments, which includes both principal and interest.12.

Gradual deterioration or aging of anything is not my priority - only stains, scuffs, holes, tears, and excessive damage caused by my fault or negligence.

Plus, it will take time to get this property fully occupied, so the vacancy % willl gradually increase and I figure I may need to start at a lower rent to get it filled quick, and increase it over time.Do you have a process in place to account for fully vacant MF properties when finding the data and calculating the offer price & ROI?

Leverage, partnership, working your way up to it, live farther out and gradually move in, who knows?