I've been chipping away for 4 years with no luck.

@Esra KanisicakGo to IREM.org search for ARM certified property managers they handle the smaller properties.Deputize the neighbor to keep an eye on things with $50 worth of wood chips for them.Stock up on aspirin if you do it yourself from a distance.Good luckPaul

Cabinets falling off the wall, plaster chipping onto the floor, and water heater on the brink of explosion.

The example of leverage is posted 18 times till Tuesday on here, so I won't cover it again, but shorthand not only do you create greater cash flow in the short term by using leverage, you also diversify your holdings (one vacancy is less damaging the greater your number of rentals, for example) and build long-term wealth by having tenants paying off your holdings.I believe there is a time to shift some/all capital into more of a holding pattern than a greater rate of return - near your "demise", for example, if you are planning on exiting the market, tired of working the job (this is a job, even if not in the classical sense), or if you have other plans for the capital, because successful buy & hold is going to (usually) depend on long-term strategy, kind of like blue-chip stocks.

The largest chip maker in the world is building it's headquarters in Phoenix and will employ over 4,000 people to start. 

All my rentals are in good condition, newer vinyl windows and no chipping paint.

Or make it a distribution hub for Chips, Tortillas, Snap on tools, Floral distribution, etc.Fairburn and Welcome All road, 6.43 acres for $308,000 zoned residential. 

Lol I was the kid in school that sold goodies out their locker calculating cost and how to make a profit off of a 30 pack box of chips.

Can somebody please chip in?

Thanks Chip.