you will want to compare apples to apples.  

At least compare apples to apples.

I'm just getting started but here's mine:BA in Computer Science and EconomicsMBA from Top 10 school in Marketing and EntrepreneurshipStarted my career doing sales for Apple, transitioned to AT&T Sales then to AT&T Marketing

Add some scented plug-in air fresheners that smell like home- cookies, apple pie, etc.

I pick Austin also over the Big Apple cost of living.

I think I may stick closer to the 1% rule and crunch numbers myself maybe make a spreadsheet that apples more to me and my market.I'd rather not use the 50% especially because I'm a hands on guy and all repairs will most likely be done on my own.Well, thanks for clearing that up for me guysAppreciate it.

There are bad apples in all businesses. 

@Andrew Boucher , if  you're trying to access the Pro forum from the iOS app, Apple does not allow us to put any paid sections of the site on the app.

On the other end, I think we have enough for a down payment on something that would produce more regular income such as an apartment building or complex but feel like we might be too green to do that on our first bite at the real estate investing apple.

However, if you care comparing apples to apples and the only difference is the LTV, I see no downside as long as the numbers work.