In the grand scheme, the industry expense metric is 40% of rents for all but debt service. 

I use some different tactics to achieve this, so it may not work for everyone, but the success of a business always depends on its operator.It is pretty specific to the town, the tenants, and rental scheme so if you want to pm me we can discuss it in greater detail.  

I have used glass, pebble, mosaics in muted almost monochromatic schemes...prospective tenants appreciate the upscale look and properties rent easier.

See what colour the scratch is.

I asked about how your 401K scheme gives anyone an actual, physical, spendable paycheck in 2017 without first being subject to taxes and early withdrawal penalties. 

I think a resort style might be another alternative to have this come to life in the grand scheme of things. 

Last year the bill was 13k, I cant imgine it going down anytime soon.Upon closer insection, I've found that the property has virtually no storage, or built-inssmall rooms for such a large homeawkward kitchen with  kind of a dated color scheme (green marble tile on top of wood counters, yikes!)

All "revocable trusts" are by definition grantor trusts.”Source https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/abusive-trust-tax-evasion-schemes-questions-and-answersSo my trust is revocable which means it is a grantor trust.

When Bernie Madoff got hit with biggest Ponzi scheme in human history he responded that he is nothing in contrast to the Fed and the Ponzi there pulling off, and that he was just following suite.

I was discussing all of these @Matt Motil Ponzi Scheme threads with some of the members of Holton-Wise.