Those types of properties can bring in good returns, but the management can be intensive, and finding reliable tenants for both residential and commercial spaces might take some work.

In addition, they are bearing the risk of you backing out of the deal and them being stuck with vacant units not bringing in rent. 4.

if a property I buy and bring up to rent ready standards then starts cash flowing..." - it's not going to. 

Should I provide my guests with bottled water or a Brita water filter or leave it up to the guests to bring their own water?

Like a lot of attorneys out there, he sweet talks you to bring you in but after that he ghosts you.

That may not apply to you, as a financial professional, but I thought I would share the story.Obiously you could re-lever your portfolio to bring the ROE back up, but then you have to place those borrowed funds somewhere that nets a high enough return that the portfolio is ahead, given the drag of the interest and any transaction fees.    

I'm also working on a Google Data Analyst certification to bring in some extra income while I'm home with our 19-month-old daughter.I'm still pretty new to this, though, and I'm not sure where to start or if I'm on the right track.

They bring higher tenant turnover, limited cash flow, and attract traditional tenants who aren’t your ideal long-term buyers.

Bring a contractor to get accurate estimates for your rehab budget.

Trust me I am not alone here.Wagner - I did not want to drag this any further  - you keep saying you are available for any help but again if you think we will come to you for any real estate help after bring in this situation for 3 years, you are missing the point :).