I need to cut the fat.  

A) It's not exactly what he said orB) It's BSThe big guys 25+ years are still all quite fat and happy with a ton of debt and units.I'm not doubting Dave at all, since about 80% of people mis-handle debt and a cash-only budget is what they need.However, if you understand the power of using OPM money (ie you borrow o$1 at x% and get a return on it >>x%) it is a major tool in growth.Now if you're 60 and unwinding, I understand. 

Lot of my friends did it and it killed their Saturdays for a while but they're fat now on that cashflow!

The drain cleaner snakes or jets the line and rarely are they able to see the items flowing past.Also in some cases it's a combination, it could be an old cast iron pipe with a rough inside surface full of rust, which started to act like velcro to things that flows past, or a slight settlement causing a belly, which again impedes the flow, then the tenant pours down grease, pasta and bean, well, you get the idea.Most of the time you end up eating the cost especially if the plumber can't tell you anything.Now, you mentioned that the clog caused water to back up to a vacant unit next door. 

I want to know as the owner builder if the sewer has a belly I call back my sub and they fix it. 

I had 3 full time teams of door knockers.. that's how you make money in this business.. belly to belly.. but they got deals from those. cost me maybe 2k per car. 

I can't quite live as fat on that but it would still buy me several hundred acres, a very nice, house several expensive cars, and enough long term rentals and franchises so that I would never have to worry about running out of money while I travel the world. 

I have a protein shake for breakfast, chicken salad (with low fat mayo and mustard) for lunch, and whatever my wife cooks for dinner.

.. that’s what I thought ,now shut your fat yap . not sure whats up with your attitude towards me.... 

@Lee Bell, I just always want one more...lol