(I can just imagine mommy rolling her eyes every time she sees his phone number come across her caller ID and yet another voicemail from him -remember, the owner lives with his mother now that his house is inhabitable).Are you kidding me??!!

Time is an important factor as I work anywhere from 45-60 hours a week.I have heard/read somewhere that ideally someone investing in property would want to see returns no more than 2 years later.

I give them the tenant's number and have them call them direct to set up a day/time that works.At some point, I hope to sell the homes in the outlying areas and the ones that are not the most ideal rentals and take the equity from those (they do have some decent equity still) and upgrade to better areas and better product.Then, I see no reason why I couldn't do 30 or more by myself.It also helps that my wife cuts hair in her salon in the basement.

There's a %Equity function, I can't remember what tab it's under.

Lastly remember the 50% rule is a crude rule of thumb to pre-screen deals.

Immediate goal is to buy our first income property, ideally a 4 plex.

Remember that just because you put it in the lease agreement does not mean that they will comply.

As a caveat, remember that your posts here are viewed by the public, including those who may work in your market but not post here.

Ideally it would, if that's how the end buyer wants the property delivered (i.e. vacant).

Ideally, the tenants will pay you enough rent so that you'll live free, or close to it.