Before doing that, you may want to seek out an active builder... and strike a deal.

You can usually call an appraiser and strike up a conversation and simply what vacancy runs for types of properties in the area.

So in that sense, I see a balance I can strike, while at the same time, expanding in uncertain futures.

Strike 2 (strike 1 was another half truth from the realtor for another thread some day)Late in December I see unit 2 listed on Craigslist. 

. - while I don't have any raw data or analysis on this, a general sales statement would be to strike while the fire is hot.

You strike a balance that meets your needs and then move on to the next.

There are some great stories here on BP about people hitting some home runs but you never hear about the stories of everyone striking out or quitting bc they can't find and close a deal.  

Then I realized that the NOI assumed 0 vacancy...strike 1. 

EDIT - I used the strike-through font for the word "prospects" there, and it displays as strike-through in the editor, but not when the post displays.

You need to weigh your position.. if you have more time than money than youre doing it right, drive for dollars, bandit signs (legally), door hangers, networking are all great ways to strike up deals with little money, I would highly recommend learning as much as you can about buying strategies as this will help you with acquisitions generating revenue for your business and then redistributing that revenue into marketing at higher tiers.