The inputs for the image in this screenshot are as follows:500k purchase price duplex.Rent each side for 2k/month (this is after you move out)5% down paymentClosing costs: 7k6.4% interest rateInsurance: $250/monthUtilities (paid by owner): $400/monthVacancy budgeting: 5% of monthly rentMaintenance budgeting: 8% of monthly rentCapEx budgeting: 7% of monthly rentEven though you are negative $312/month after budgeting for future expenses, your net worth ROI is massively positive.

Yes Grayson,Cashflow is hard to come by now.You shouldn't be looking at real estate to get rich tomorrow or gain massive amounts of capital now.But as you own the property for years the rents will increase, the asset price will rise, and your loan balance will go down.

what do you mean my 10 LLC's won't provide massive tax savings 

If you bought an existing home and it had a massive problem your inspector didn't catch, your deal could go under.Am I wrong to think about it this way?

This holistic approach to portfolio management can yield massive advantages in terms of efficiency and financial leverage.Furthermore, the liability shield provided by this structure could prove extremely advantageous.

I also don't know if there is damage to the roof until I clear away the massive tree. 

I live in California but i am familiar with the area since i started my career there.That's a massively loaded question with no short/easy answer. 

I like Columbus because of the city's massive growth, but other markets like Cleveland will be a little more cash-flow heavy. 

It is a massive community with PMLs and like minded folks who are doing deals together.

I would have paid $100k because the massive and never-ending value that community/family gives is incredible to say the least.