Buy not many people can do this and it requires very good book keeping.

I am more inclined to buy new kitchen appliances because of #4, but would not have an issue using nice looking used kitchen appliances.

If you are buying good properties you shouldn't ever need a property to carry another property.

I have been wanting to buy this piece of land for years and it has recently become available.

Quote from @Veronica Mitchell: I'm looking to see what are some of the multi-unit in and around Chicago area to buy in? 

So, if you buy an older home it's typically much cheaper, since you're not paying much for the structure. 

Good morning everyone, I have successfully incorporated flipping houses as a new method of investing in Real Estate after 7 year of buying and holding small to large multifamily properties.

I'll buy the fuel if you'll take me up!

Yes, you could easily buy a fourplex in Colorado in 2012 with 3.5% down using an FHA loan.

Not if you buy 10 at just the right time to hit their sales target.