True scale benefits only begin with properties of 50+ units.When buying in a low cash flow scenario, make sure you’re in a desirable area where equity growth is likely.

Alternatively, if you leave your paycheck in your checking account earning .01% interest, there is no real benefit.  

If property is done right even in todays market you can hit 1% rule and attract very desirable college students.

I would hate to pass on it and settle for just earning a commission by selling it.

And most regret it.I'll make the opposite case: it is VERY hard to screw up when buying i.e. a duplex in good condition in a desirable neighborhood and either self-manages or hire a quality PM to manage.To any new investor who is reading this: In real estate cost and risk have an inverse relationship.

Sometimes I wonder if people just feel better about themselves to spend all those nights and weekends on real estate when, realistically speaking, they would have earned just as good a return (or pretty close to it) by investing in a stock market index fund and had way more free time in life  I realize my premise here is antithetical to the whole notion of BiggerPockets so of course bigger pockets hates me writing this, as do all real estate agents and property managers, but it’s the truth and everyone needs to think about it

But mostly keep in mind that any property you find the local landlords already know about and did not desire it.

Nice to have a problem that the properties have appreciated so much that the LTV is below my desired LTV goal.  

Now, you don't dare take a chance on someone that shows any sign of being a risk.You've been sold down the river by politicians whose only desire is be re-elected. 

The mortgage payment is $1,000 on each house, so you earn $500 per house or $2,000 monthly.