Once you know what the problem is the magic question is "If we can agree on price and terms and assume responsibility for regular repair and maintenance would you consider a lease option/rent to own?"

Just as Rich Dad “per se” is not a R.E. book but a frame of mind book, I like “The Magic of Thinking Big” by David SchwartzFavorite Business book?

In my area good, reasonable rentals (commercial and residential) usually go quick. you said you figure a 25% vacancy. what was that magic number for you that said as long as this deal nets me X a month I'll do it?

If you add value magic happens.

The magic of the HELOC is being able to reuse it over and over again without having to ask the bank "mother may I?"

Thanks Shane, guess there is no magic formula.

You can scan through the relevant details you received from leads from your website and prioritize them and focus your time on the best ones.While a website doesn't magically produce leads, it also shouldn't be overlooked.  

I actually found my electrician via service magic and he's been awesome.

Assuming you have a fixed rate loan.I do realize there is nothing magic that says rents and expenses WILL go up, or that they will go up in synch.

Of course everything is negotiable and there really is no magic number or magic rules - the above is from experience.