What is this magic marketing they do?

Let me clarify, the value in the property did not magically double in 20 months via MARKET appreciation. 

I'll put it on the market in December and require a close of Jan 20 onward if that is the magic date.Thanks!

I have heard that is the magic number that can present issues.

If you do not, all of your profits will magically vanish.

Sorry, but properties to buy just do not magically appear for you to buy.I have many an out of state investor say, I will be in town on Tuesday, please show me 20 good deals and, sorry there just might not be 20 good deals available on Tuesday.So for duplexes or any kind of property really there are several ways to go.1. 

No one has a magic wand.

Installing tile isn't some magical skill. 

It is all about time management and if you don't have the courage, willpower, and time management skills to simply begin at this point in your life, you will not magically have the grit to succeed just because you quit your job.

;)There are many calculators out there and the BP calculators are very nice, clean and robust but I can certainly understand that it's hard paying the monthly fee for accessing them when you are just trying to get your feet wet.That being said, there is no magic behind any real estate calculator and they are simply a combination of basic math equations put into the correct order, any of which can be accomplished with an afternoon on your computer and an Excel spreadsheet.