Long story short I have a potential deal for my IRA that I am looking at.Here are the figures: Area: North Phoenix (North of Phoenix Mountains Preserve)Condo, 2 beds, 2 baths at 1134 SFSale price is $112,000Downpayment is 10%P&I is about $510, Other expenses (Vac, Cap ex, Repairs, HOA, PM, Ins, Tax) is $583 for a total of $1093. 

I have learned so much in a short period of time on this site and there seem to be quite a few other ROC investors here as well.

That could really mess with your numbers in the short term. 

Long story short the deal fell through but it can happen.

There isn't a short cut to a right answer, many things will work, if you do the work. find your local real estate investment group and start listening to their business models.

I can't believe the prices for the junk in Short North

Don't know all your details, but the short answer is YES.  

For the last couple months, she‘s been consistently coming up short.

A lot comes down to what your long and short term strategies are.  

@Ian MiddletonAttend the biggest networking event in Houston next Wednesday, Sept 19, and you will meet hundreds of local investors, along with vendors.It's a loaded question, but here is the short answer:For legal liability protection, if you need one, is an LLC.