I have a "friend" that has an apartment unit that consistently has bad tenants.

., peak season, off-season, shoulder season).Weighted Average: Calculate the weighted average for the year by multiplying the expected rent by the occupancy rate for each season.

If you are consistent with learning real estate over the next 4-6 months, you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

However, smaller properties tend to have asking prices influenced by factors like local demand or future appreciation potential, not just rental income.If you're finding that the numbers from the cap rate approach are consistently coming up lower than the asking price, it may be because the market value is being driven by different factors, especially in a competitive or appreciating area.I’d recommend using comparable sales as your primary tool while keeping the income approach in the back of your mind to avoid overpaying.

The difference is that as long as I am managing those soft expenses well my number is solid and consistent.

Now if you looked over the course of three months and see consistent deposits, that might make me feel better. 

The core 4 consists of a realtor, contractor, property manager, and a lender.

Consistent singles and doubles add up significantly over time.

The key is to stay consistent and keep learning.

Do you believe the xyz amount per house in rental income multiplied by 50 will be your early retirement?