NOI and x% rule are nice but they are all approximations to test your assumptions but in the end, your requirements and what you bring to the table are different than everyone else.Figure out what you want for an annual vacancy rate... say 5%. then compute your income.

As real estate investors, we have a very unique set of needs and most companies and agents out there are limited in their ability to structure things properly and even offer the right coverage in many cases.One thing everyone needs to understand is that anything having to do with rental or any other form of passive/residual income, is considered a business exposure and absolutely needs to be separated from any of your "personal" activities.I've been in the insurance business for 11 years and as an independent agent prior to becoming a real estate investor, I made this mistake all the time because I simply did not know, and most don't. 

We all have our own unique talents, ideas, dialog, etc. to contribute, so we learn more from one another. 

Just being a military wife I have a unique understanding of certain types of bases.

Was the water table coming up through the slab?

A group of other Autistic adults, along with myself, are working out a program[ among others, it's more a holistic approach] where Autistics can create their artwork [jewelry, paintings, etc.] and our groups will be helping with the marketing, etc. so that people can make a sustainable income from their work.Including other, non[Autistic individuals would be awesome combined with your suggestion could prove to be no less than a miracle for tens or hundreds of thousands of "uniquely wired" individuals. 

From a rental perspective, these projects are about as ideal as they get, and I'm in a unique position of getting early dibs since I have insider connections, so I'll just be looking for funding.

It's at Round Table Pizza on Lake Forest and Lambert at 7.

I want to establish a mortgage and have had no trouble finding amortization tables.  

So there are tons of great niches and unique backgrounds on this website.Definitly check out the blogs, podcast and forums.