If it could "easily" rent for $800 & $1200 why isn't it producing that income now?

My plan started from a simple concept I found in reading rich dad, poor dad.....Buy income producing assets and have your assets pay your liabilities. 

After all, they're just working for "tips".If you focus on the deal and not being cheap, you'll have a much better chance of attracting both money and profits.

Others feel it is less risky to maximize leverage - highly leveraged property is less attractive to lenders considering foreclosure, divorce lawyers, and other litigious types (less of own money/equity at risk, still some cash flow, and much less dead equity sitting around).

Sounds risky, but also like it may produce greater returns.Money is tight and I really want my first direct mailings to yield the most leads.

The biz LOC may not be attractive for you if your company's gross revenue is low or non existent. 

And what kind of renter does the four-plex attract now?

The man does good work and gives you realistic completion times.In oil producing regions of the US, especially Houston, a drop in the price of crude threatens job losses and falling home prices.

Each of the dashboard boxes should produce an action when you click on them - for example, if you want to "read the UBG" it should direct you to www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingThat said, we just launched this today, if you see any bugs, please take screenshots and let me know!

The home was custom built in the mid 80's and is in terrific shape, but its now dated and will need a new kitchen, baths, and some walls removed to open up some of the space that buyers find more attract today.