I make a decent amount of money nearly from my W-2 (over 100k) but still not enough to easily buy another property this year especially if I have to put down 20%.

So, an investor could easily cashflow right away.Those days are over.Landlording is a long-term play.

@Robert RixerHere’s my back of napkin approach to easily sort thru MF deals. 

I make a decent amount of money nearly from my W-2 (over 100k) but still not enough to easily buy another property this year especially if I have to put down 20%.

But just because it is 4 or 5 bedrooms doesn't mean diminishing returns.

Your debt is easily found, I suggest you disclose the loan. :)

With e-filing systems in most county courts, you can DIY file and complete evictions relatively easily, especially if tenant doesn't show up.

The landlord across the street rented to him AFTER I was granted a writ by the court and just two days before his move out date with my eviction easily viewable in court records???!!!!

@Melissa Vass Scotthello - here are some miscellaneous reactions and questions for you"it seems as if the MidWest is the place with the best returns"--well, there are investors succeeding and failing in every state in the US. 

Prices are easily up 15% since the fire.