We currently own several businesses and numerous residential and commercial properties in and around Austin and central Texas.  

I'm also selling off 1 rental property (closing tomorrow).Other than working with contractors, I have been doing all of this on my own and while 4 properties in one year doesn't sound like much, for someone holding a full time job, plus managing 4 other rental units and a note (and doing all the bookkeeping for everything), it's proven too much for me at one time.So, I've decided for my mental health I need to "take a break" and have some weekends off.

It actually leads to increased crime rates and lower overall (physical/mental) health of a population too when looking deeper into this mess.

I'm a small guy as well and $400 would basically cover my overhead by the time I paid installer (I don't do many installs anymore), insurance, gas to look at job, miscellaneous materials, permits, paying taxes, retirement, health insurance, disability, workmen's comp, wear and tear on truck, etc...

So, the 200 would be added to the denominator, right:1000/5200 = 19.2% DTI.If he's in the red, then it would be added to the numerator?

Since you have been involved in the gentlemanly sport of hockey, I think you would be well suited to withstand both the physical and mental abuses heaped upon property managers.All kidding aside, commercial property management exposes one to numerous issues that will assist you in real estate investment.

While I've bought and sold numerous properties over the years I have trouble getting up the courage to buy creatively (sub2, lease option)...probably could really expand if I did???

Definitely best to work with an independent agency that handles business for numerous insurers, and to shop it around.

Keep in mind that there are numerous investing strategies.

In North Dakota, the economy is moving so swiftly that, once you put the word out on property availability you promptly receive numerous inquiries of interest.