In fact, I don't even have half that.  

@Alan CoreyHi Alan.Let's say the property is worth 500 000$ at 95% occupancy based on its NOI and the cap rate.Therefore, the same property with 50% vacancy would cut the NOI by about half since you lose half of its revenus.Using the same cap rate for half of the NOI would lead you to a value of 250 000$.

Essentially how the pay goes for my job is I get 40% of the overall profit and then half of the O&P added to the project.

If you do the 2 and one half hour training negotiation with the seller and teach the seller “the costs to sell with an agent”, versus renting it out, versus seller financing, it’s all easier to deal with the FSBO.After I go through the 5 steps negotiation with the FSBO, I generally tell them I can get their house problem fixed in 30 to 45 days, so they want to hire me to get that done, at no cost to them, then they sign a letter of intent to lease or sell.D.

Anybody have any advice on the easiest way to schedule regular maintenance on your rental units without trying to coordinate schedules of 20 different people?

Let's say that amount is half or 3%.If the original brokerage/agent finds a buyer without the help of another brokerage that agent is still being paid the full 6%.If another brokerage/agent brings in a buyer (you) its because they were offered a 3% commission.Some investors think agents are a dime a dozen and not worth much.

Would you be happy living in one half of the duplex or in an apartment?

Your cashflow won't be as great (early on) but you are saving in interest and compared to a 30 yr fixed loan, your mortgage will be paid in half the time.

Go to an actual tax sale, you'll see that half of the list is a list of worthless properties.  

Also try Amex business cards or google "easiest business credit cards to get approved for".