If I can rent if for $3,000, I can afford to feed the meter for a year at $1,000 or more a month while I see where we are.

This team consists of an Investor Focused Agent, Lender, Contractor, and PM.Read this article on the "core 4".

Good afternoon fellow investors,I just closed on my first rental property, which consists of a main house with 3 attached smaller units (efficiencies) - this is very normal in this area- , everything is on one meter.The previous owner used to live in the main house and therefore all utilities were included in the smaller units's rent payments.

There’s an entire “industry” consisting of gurus, attorneys and title companies that provide services and advice for transacting real estate without paying off the existing lien(s).  

There has been strong population growth, consistent appreciation, and a robust economy.

A line of credit would cost me 8.25 currently and I could consistently lend it at 12-15 probably.

The thing I consistently struggle with is art, especially big pieces.  

Well, think of the concept of dollar cost averaging in stocks — instead of buying stocks one time, you invest consistently.

All you need is the ability to put in some effort and to be consistent.

The advantage to long term renters is the consistent cash flow, lower start-up cost.