I know this is a loaded question, but it seems like I can't get a property to put out a positive cash flow and am wondering if I am doing something incorrect in my data entry and assumptions or if there are really that few truly good deals out there at an advertised listing price.2. is there a way in the calculator to set a desired cash flow or rate of return along with expected financing, income and expenses, then back-calculate the sale price that would deliver these results (besides re-running and editing the sale price myself)?

As I'm sure you've already figured out, this is an awesome website that is worth it's weight in gold as long as you put yourself out there regularly.

Loads of great information, experienced investors with great advice, and many resources. 

I must say this was a good book loaded with good information.  

Loads of information and strategies on this forum.Don't forget to check out the podcasts and their recommended books!

So I had a cart loaded with stuff and another order on the back end, and I could not take my items with me until they heard from the vendors.Then within a few hours, I shopped the same way at Lowes.

He says he can tell by the weight if the faucet has brass covered by chrome or mostly plastic parts. 

A month of vacancy is worth its weight in gold for a drama free tenant. 

Networking, building those relationships, and never knowing when I'll need a referral, partner, someone to bounce ideas of, or someone who may have a lead on something that they want to join on, just can't take on themselves at that time - whatever it is; the more folks I know and make happy, the more odds they'll remember me and hopefully return that kindness/favor one day.I see it similar to the tech industry in some ways - why does (for example) Google or Facebook or whomever else publish loads of research papers about how they build their tech, what they do, and so on.

This might mean driving less than desirable cars, but you would be reducing your debt load by a third.