If I simply break even on each house, if I'm able to employ the 13 people I want, if I'm able to give people that second chance they are looking for, then maybe I can fix my portion of the world, one step at a time.Maybe other people in this industry who have made alot of money will do their part too.Here's a question: What the average upper level management bonus for a REIT fund manager?

It involves you employing the strategies of a bandit!

If that's how they want to be employed and paid, get a license as an engineer.No, I never really sold anything to any unsuspecting consumer, not even my used cars.

There are tons of them out there and they love historical properties, community improvement projects, training un- and under-employed people.  

The IRS decides to audit Ralph, and summon him to the IRS office.The IRS auditor is not surprised when Ralph shows up with his attorney.The auditor says, “Well, sir, you have an extravagant lifestyle and no full-time employment, which you explain by saying that you win money gambling.

This is driven by better rent:price ratios during a recession, not buying high and going through the rollercoaster of house value fluctuation, etc.I can afford a house in a better location once house values fall in a recessionObviously, waiting to buy obviously only works if I am still employed and can get a mortgage approved in a recession.

Exceptions are out there-- long-held mom & pop neighborhood strip malls or small office assets,  properties in areas that are quickly improving or where all of a sudden a major employer happens to be entering the vicinity, and you are the first one with the info, etc. 

If you are not employing these strategies your fishing pole will continue to go without a nibble.  

Why would a landlord who employed a PM want to know about this issue at 11pm at night?

I work for a company who employs about 43K or more employees worldwide.