Is it fair to say that this strategy is a great way to capture excellent cash flow spreads for rentals vs traditional purchase methods? 

after 15yrs...and HUNDREDS of LO's...here are the numbers75%....reluctant sellers.....bought 2nd home.....don't want to rent...25% investors......don't want hassle...want US...to Sell contract...Look for GREAT homes in EXCELLENT school districts...where Families want to LIVE....Matt

Investor , an excellent thread about the day in the life of a R.E. investor. 

Thank you for all the excellent information.

Based on my numbers, if both rented out, I could be easily getting a CoC of double digits...Any feedback appreciated!  

I need an excel spreadsheet to track where the money is going, when and how much. as well as what task is being performed, started and finished...Thanks

I believe you have received excellent advice. 

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That's an excellent choice for your first property.

I am using one provider to process auto-debits for monthly rent, another provider to do backround checks, my accounting software to do the books and reports and the trusted Excel spreadsheet to keep my overall picture.So my goal is to have a single PMS in place by 2015 that will allow me to have everything in one application.