Lower risk, lower return, but "realizable return" ... then once you cut your teeth on a few of those, if you still want to venture into the hood then find somebody who is doing it successfully to mentor you. 

Now I am still cutting my teeth when it comes to analyzing multifamily deals, but I figured I would show you guys my numbers with the hopes you can tell me where/if I went wrong.Asking Price: $2,100,000 (has offer of $2,000,000)Number of units: 8 EGR (Effective Gross Revenue): $7,160 / mo.Operating Expenses: $2,952 / mo.

For instance, taking 24 hours of phone time to prove to chase that they improperly posted 2 mortgage payments for no reason whatsoever, other than their own stupidity.

Next, if you have kids, 529 plans will help with any future earnings on investments (though not current earned income).I can tell you as a person who does *not* work in RE full-time, with high income, you can count on no tax breaks whatsoever.

@Mark ForestAs surprising as it may sound, we have found the mid-grade acrylic tubs (3-piece w/ full surround) to be the best "bang for the buck" and use them throughout our student rentals (where they are treated with no respect whatsoever).In our non-student, more upscale units we will use a soaker tub with a tile surround.

She is unable to be hands on whatsoever, and just wants something safe that will produce an income stream.

There should be no pushback whatsoever to fixing the issues.

I have no issue whatsoever if the customer knows right up front you are buying and reselling on your own account.  

The more established companies are going to take a bigger split until you cap (You pay for the education basically, great places for new agents to cut their teeth in).

Nothing whatsoever in my communication with them would have made them think I was working anywhere near DC, or on that scale at present.