I'm still trying to figure out how to balance this job, and networking. 

Flip2freedom episode 77http://www.flip2freedom.com/a-3-step-formula-to-a-successful-balanced-and-insanely-profitable-2012/ - LISTEN TO THIS TODAY!

I get a report each week from management that shows occupancy, days vacant for all vacant units, move-ins/outs, leases signed and approved, lease renewals, expiring leases, weekly forecasted occupancy for at least six weeks out, reasons for moving out, sources of new tenants, delinquency aging along with collection notes, open payables, cash balances in all accounts, plus a status report on units upgraded and any major issues/projects.

You can also take the smallest mortgage balances and consolidate them into your property that has the most equity to free up a few slots.

When you're aiming for a goal (freedom number, for instance), how do you balance the sacrifice of immediate comfort with not going "overboard"?

So in this scenario the lowest of the two is $1500, say taxes and insurance are $500/mo that leaves $1000 = $200k loanOne time my DTI was borderline, I had a car payment of $400 a month with a $8k balance.  

we put down 20% and we have a mortgage balance now of 159k.

It's a fine balance between that and becoming the agent in the area that tells on everyone. (5) Move On - this could really be even in lieu of steps 3-4.

All the big ticket items you want to be new and installed correctly.That high cash flow you think you will be getting will be gone after these large capex items keep hitting your balance sheet one right after another. 

If you own them personally, you may come up against challenges.It's generally easier for businesses to leverage assets, though it can still be challenging depending on the business's credit history, balance sheet, etc.My $0.02 ...