Hustle and drive play a significant role in this too. 

This property has been a cashflow play, but ideally my next small multi-family (2-4 units) would be similar to what you are looking for in terms of a higher-priced appreciation play. 

Think of it as free vs pay to play video games.

Market your wholesale business as anyone would market a business concept and play by the Texas law and rules.

BUT, it's an appreciation play. 

Then divide that cost by the amount of time between now and then and that's how much you should be putting aside for Capex.For general maintenance, the age and condition of the building will play into that.

.: @Mike HernThanks Mike, I played that card 2 years in a row and this time I can't find another good reason.

You're worried about the defense you need to play, just play offense.

Then what’s your play? 

We served the second tenant shortly afterwards and once they saw how the other situation played out, my wife was able to work with them to get them out without going through an entire eviction process.