You'd have to get a $35/month rent increase to make an extra $20 the whole next year of the lease.

Agree with Frank PatinoI would consider using my investments to pay off bad debt- Plus if the property is building equity from paying down the loan and increasing in value by the time you do retire the account you have now should be a fat little piggy bank.

Yes if your money is tied up or you want to increase volume it is completely valid to need hard money. 

Second, how do you avoid surprise tax increases, or is that just a part of the risks?

I have been using a Rich Dad Cash on cash return on investment excel sheet - but it doesn't allow for extended yearly projections with renovations and increases in rent. 

We know that, and we constantly seek out feedback from our customers.  

@Ethan Epps- yes, anytime we can divide the land and development cost amongst more for-sale units, we can increase profits.  

Hi BP community, What is the industry norm (average) for referring a customer to a business broker who is looking to buy a business?

This amount starts small but increases a little every month.  

Thirteen states posted a year-over-year increase in foreclosure starts in July, according to new foreclosure data released by ATTOM Data Solutions.