If you object to some of the assumptions I've made, here's a little fat to even the score a bit (albeit it's a one time bonus).

And certainly none of these answers suggest that an landlord is a fat, complacent ruler of any empire, large or small.  

Allow dogs that are AKC certified Canine Good Citizens. 

I doubt you can hold the estate of the deceased to what you think you can in length of balance of lease. the originator is dead.Usually the longest an estate of deceased is responsible for the lease is 60 days, I'd recheck your state laws.Make agreement with the executor of estate that the apartment will be vacated on XXX date.

I am certainly not looking to do all this by putting down a fat 30-35% down on a 2M property - this would be a bad investment locking down a lot of capital.

I never had any expectations to keep wholesaling as my main investing strategy.Jon Holdman Gurus are constantly talking about how many of their students were able to quit their J.O.B thanks to wholesaling deals and getting a big fat check worth more than a whole months salary.

For my California house in particular, I LOVE that there's a tax I pay because it means the local government (which is a fairly rural area) is kept fat and happy by mine and others' contributions - they aren't going to WANT to hinder our business, because they profit from it!  

Democrat fat cats did a real number on us to ensure the union vote.4) Crime.

1 year: House hack plus 4 plex cover my living expenses5 year (Lean fire): 5k cover our living expenses (50 units should make this happen)10 years (Fat fire): 10-20k per month depending on our lifestyle but the goal is to buy a family plane for vacations and 20+ acres to build our family home.I want to grow this as a business, not a passive pursuit.

As they say, pigs get fat....I am posting this mostly for those who are thinking about getting into notes.