If they wanted to stay in the apartment as is, they could have sacrificed, worked hard and bought the duplex like you did.

I sacrificed and put a lot into the company to make sure the workers get paid and certain tools are bought to complete certain jobs being that we are just starting so I don't really get profit yet.

Obviously, I want to avoid as much vacancy cost as possible, but still be affective in renting and not sacrificing the best rate possible.

You can get close to 20% but any lower and you run the risk of sacrificing service for a few dollars, and that results in bad reviews.

For some people they love their full time, it’s what they went to school for and sacrificed time and money for.

It's just really frustrating to have been sacrificing and saving for 5 years and still to be so far away.

Further, you’d need to greatly expand your capital base, thereby sacrificing equity.

I hope to teach my daughter how to do all this as well and if she wants to take this path as well when she is older she will have a good head start.I want to do good /honest work and not take shortcuts just to save money and in turn sacrificing quality.

I have been reading every book that I can get my hands on (without sacrificing my savings goals/plans) to learn as much as I can, currently reading the book "How to Invest in Real Estate" for the second time taking notes like a madman.Any advice/guidance would be appreciated.Thanks,JJ

Although, I would think saving money is also a benefit if it can be done without sacrificing quality.