Minimize the rehab expenses and try to do things yourself to save $.

I understand the ideas of equity and capital gain from price appreciation on the underlying asset, but just from a sheer cash in the pocket standpoint wouldn't it make more sense to try to minimize the initial out-of-pocket acquistion cost on the investment?

The goal is to maximize the money you have in your pocket, not to minimize your taxes.

I'm naturally more friendly with my tenants which helps longevity but when people start to take advantage of you, you gotta see it and take the steps to evict or cut ties while minimizing your losses.

The triplex has only had minimal work done on it.

Hey, where else can you find a bunch of willing and ready newbs to actively seek out deals/business for you for a very very very very minimal return to them :)

I have been reading the forums for the most of today and I am trying to decipher all the different methods used by the pros I am eager to get started I just want to do it right and minimize my learning curve.

Or minimal rehab and retail?

Lonnie says that he finds homes that are no older than 20 years and need minimal work and then sells them for double what he has in. 20 years old or newer and need minimal repair?!

One of the things you need to look into is how to minimize costs.