The LLCS and massive insurance policies were used to attempt to limit this.  

However, if one property only appreciates $20k and the other home appreciates $200k over the same 5-10 year period, that $180k difference is MASSIVE in terms of your net worth and options.

These questions are massive if you're aiming for buy/hold property.

I own free and Clear a extremely unique property in upcoming Little Havana, Miami, Florida. The property sits on the largest lot in the neighborhood, 3 lots totaling 15,500 Sq Feet. The Property consists of 1 main hom...

I know HTX has slow appreciation YoY so I am not counting on massive jumps like we're seeing on the West Coast. 

If I end up with a winter vacancy I will not advertise and go through the massive waste of time it has been.

The inputs for the image in this screenshot are as follows:500k purchase price duplex.Rent each side for 2k/month (this is after you move out)5% down paymentClosing costs: 7k6.4% interest rateInsurance: $250/monthUtilities (paid by owner): $400/monthVacancy budgeting: 5% of monthly rentMaintenance budgeting: 8% of monthly rentCapEx budgeting: 7% of monthly rentEven though you are negative $312/month after budgeting for future expenses your net worth ROI is massively positive.

We've given him 4 loans in 9 months and it's gotten to the point where I just can't work with him anymore (did I mention he hired an appraiser that charged me $1,000 for my last appraisal, and it wasn't some massive, complex estate 2 hours away; it was a 600 square foot condo 1 mile from his office with tons of comps in the same building!

I did not need a Keller Williams type brokerage that provides you with valuable training at the expense of a massive commission split.

Homes in Warren Ohio are very economical, but the appreciation is low and the tenants would have to be screened with massive due diligence.