Anecdotal evidence for sure but it illustrates just how disproportional these markets can be/have been for the past 40 years.   

Here is a 1% rule pro forma on a 100k home to illustrate how terribly a property would perform under these circumstances:https://cl.ly/4ad3e13% rate of return!

In hopes that this provides some clarification -- we're hoping to do a move like this Sketchup file illustrates: Going from this:  Changing to something like this: These two bathrooms are on the upper floor -- the kitchen is through the wall on the 'bathtub/shower side' of these two bathrooms -- and from what we can tell, has separate drain plumbing for the sink and dishwasher. 

That example illustrates that the size of an investment when paired with correct (or wrong timing) can have an out-sized impact on the returns of the same investing idea.

This is my understanding at least.To illustrate my understanding: If I own a single rental property that is rented with positive cash flow, it will remain so pending expenses and vacancy.

I'm not really sure what you're trying to illustrate here?

@John Thedford,I think Jeff's response illustrates the importance of making sure that an SDRP borrower / partner is:A.

Lubbock TX areaThis is just one example to illustrate the misinformation that jumps up often on BP that low dollar purchases are in C/D areas. 

My goal was to illustrate the value of having access to cash that can be reinvested rather than worrying about paying extra interest over the life of a 30 year loan.

Your story is a good illustration of the perils that come along with long-distance landlording.