While the numbers they provide might make sense under specific conditions, it’s always a good idea to apply a more conservative approach to ensure you’re prepared for the unexpected.For vacancy, the tenancy averages they’ve shared (3.8 years for C class and 6+ years for B- class) aren’t out of the realm of possibility, but I’d treat them with caution.

Its a lifestyle you must prepare the family for so you dont have strife..

Great, so you are getting prepared to start already!

If you pick a random OOS city to buy in, based on numbers an agent or wholesaler is telling you or "it's a great market to invest in" and don't know the area, prepare to have lots of cash reserves and to lose money especially Class C. - what's a great market to invest in for one person isn't for another investor.

While most who post about asset protection on BiggerPockets are focused on how to remain anonymous and how to prepare for conflict and liability, the billionaires are out there proactively preventing the liability events from occurring in the first place.

In the summer months,  I prepare for the new students arriving for the semester. 

I don't see any furnished houses so I am prepared to list my furnished house under the furnished apartments section - but I can't figure out how to post in a designated 'furnished' section?

Be prepared to negotiate and walk away from unfavorable terms.

I’m preparing for my retirement by getting into real estate 

I usually talk to a dozen banks when preparing to make an offer or just get a property under contract. 8 unit is just south of 20 by the fairgrounds.