If you’re looking to make real estate your new job and to earn cash now to use and live on like a job, then go for cash flow.

If you know how to make rates of return higher than that, I would say it is better to invest the money than pay down your mortgage early.If you don't know how to do that, then either pay down your mortgage or learn how to improve your investment returns.

My units don't come with refrigerators but for $25 a month more I will supply a basic unit.  19 cubic foot, no icemaker, no water in door, etc.

I support (and use) a utility-cost cap amendment in our leases to ward off those who might want to mine cryptocurrency or operate an indoor greenhouse, but the vast majority of MTR have utilities included and the vast majority of travelers expect that they are.

Views, indoor pools, game rooms and proximity to attractions.

Normally, we don't make rent increases that soon as we want a chance to see how their payment record is.

You can make real estate work in any market - I would consider investing in a market that you know.

I set clear rules: no cooking, but guests could use a microwave, toaster, and coffee maker.

It is the ability to get straight to a decision maker and get an answer.  

For example, the third Tuesday evening each month at a casual, static location which could be indoors or outdoors and flex based on attendance.