We buy based on in place cash flow, combine seller financing or local bank debt with fixed 5 year terms.

Also, depending on the cost of the rehab (which sounds expensive) I would think that the end buyer is going to see that and think that "everything" has been updated and the house is totally modern.

I plan on taking the best of all 4 and combining them into one Master Real Estate plan!

This is very important as failing to do so is loan fraud.In this situation, we often create an LLC for just the wife while she is getting her ten mortgages to hold her properties; we create another for the husband; and when they've both maxed out we combine them so that they own the LLCs jointly.

Total Expenses: $8,734NOI: $17,380Vacancy Rate: 6% (agent said to use 10% to be safe for this market)My calculationsIncome: $26,352 (@ $549/unit)Expense: $15,811.20NOI: $10,540Comparable properties in the area rent for $500-800 in the area, water and/or other utilities seem to be included in some combination in most other rentals locally.And I looked up the assessment/tax info again (appears to be listed per unit with county)Assessed value: $32,147 per unit x 4 = $128,588 totalNet tax: $642 x4 units $2568We are seeing the properties today so I'm hoping to verify some of the actual numbers.

.- Organize alphabetically (except XYZ can be combined since they're rare)- File according to first letter of the company's name.

I'd recommend a combination of techniques such as mailing a letter, then mailing a postcard, and door knocking.My biggest suggestion for ANY type of marketing is to do it consistently and persistently.

I don't think either decision is wrong so I'm combining the "best" of both IMO.

REFI out cash after 2-3 yr, combine with cash flow and buy one or 2 more.  

Some bigger groups/associations, like REAPS and REIA, don't have most of their memberships and attendees on meetup; they have their own website where members register (and they have 1500+ members combined).I also host meetups every month as well, but it's more of a lunch & networking meetup (since I don't find value in doing another evening meetup).