I know this would likely be a touch lower since I'd be deducting any renovations or selling expenses, but just left this for simplicity.4) Added together my after tax sales proceeds and cash flow to arrive at a 10 year number of $1,255,274.Considerations:I found it coincidental that both numbers were within $1,000 of each other.

But hard money lenders are really expensive so I would be very wary of carrying more than one or two at a time.

However, for a landlord who has things together, they are better off budgeting for capital expenses and maintenance and having some reserves either in the form on savings or even an open line of credit to access in case a significant issue arises.

If you move out and do not get a HELOC, it will become very difficult and much more expensive to get one on an investment property once you move out.

rental properties can be expensive. 

It lets you get into real estate with minimal down, you can build equity in a property while your tenant in the other unit helps pay down the mortgage, and if done correctly reduces your monthly living expense. 

it is too cumbersome, too expensive and not well suited to being in charge of your own money. 

Oh, and for investment property, it's a business expense and you get bonus depreciation. 

I am from NJ so our market is more expensive.

I feel confident it's going to be very expensive.