It seems to me if I am in my 50-60's and just starting to invest, I will not be able to truly reap the rewards of the potential cash flow and equity from a buy &hold strategy for 2-4 unit buildings.

This really goes to what the plan is, if they are just a money partner, they need to understand the risks, rewards, their role and level of activity.

This law doesn't seem to reward landlords who are willing to give questionable tenants a chance.....https://www.thelpa.com/lpa/landlord-tenant-law/pennsylvania-security-deposit-law.html

I feel very blessed because I actually do enjoy the mental rewards of my career.

Based on books I've read, I've been able to identify a number of calculation to consider when reviewing a property and have come up with the following list:Risk Reward CalculationROIPaymentsCash Flow VelocityEquity My question is could anyone suggestion additional mathematical calculations/formulas I should consider as well as target ranges (if possible) based on low, medium and high costing investments.Thank you for your review and consideration.Tye

If you are willing to lose more then the  possibility of making more is the pay off.Stepping up your wholesale game only involves stepping up your risk quotient.No risk, no reward.

The pros that typically buy my deals know how to manage a deal-I never risk some newbie screwing up a deal I sold them and pointing the finger at me.It is the fix & flip investor's job to analyze the risk & reward of the investment they're about to make.  

@Steve Vaughan That is definitely rewarding!  

Hi BP, outside the obvious benefits we enjoy as landlords/investors I find it extremely rewarding to help people in different situations by providing safe and viable housing options in a pricey and competitive market (Denver, CO).

Investing in Detroit can be both rewarding and daunting (for some).