I have an architecture degree but I don't really trade my time doing drawings for money.

I am tempted to buy cheaper property but am thinking I may be trading low purchase prices for more tenant headaches. 

I love being a dad and want to put a plan to action that lets me spend more time with my kids.My wife and I are just getting into real estate investing and look forward to putting a solid plan in place to get $10,000/mo. in passive income over the next 5 years. 

No money down techniques have helped several of our members start taking ACTION in the field.  

You can trade cap rate for appreciation, and vice versa.

That could be the best move, take your loss and buy a place on Maui ;-) just kidding....kind of.You could increase the revenue in hopes that it would help you sell the property for more than you paid for it...at least enough to break-even when you figure the costs to sell.Perhaps you could trade the property.  

Document what in the conversation and actions demonstrate that they might not be a good fit to avoid age discrimination charges.#2 for how long?

If the units already have tenants, or when I go to get tenants, what legal actions will I need to take?

28 year old husband and father of a baby girl looking toward the future seeking to get out of the day to day J-O-B and start putting my real estate investing dream into a goal and taking action! 

Do you have to use their installers (for things like the windows & furnace) or can you use your own trades?