Sure hope I can study and put the techniques to work to become successful in the real estate world.

But what other techniques are you utilizing to ensure that you can weather a vacancy storm in your market, especially if you don't have a large portfolio to carry a few vacancies?

As your portfolio expands you can focus on areas that play upon each technique, or find a region that supports a bit of both.Remember that cash flow creates passive income and comfort, and appreciation creates wealth.

Wholesaling is a perfectly legitimate strategy, but there is so much misinformation out there....so many sketchy techniques taught. 

I found a lovely 80yrs old couple that have the 14-unit building running very well, but are ready to finally retire and relax!

I feel that you need a place to relax.

I will post something more in detail on the technique some time later on my YouTube channel or I'll write a blog on it here at Bigger Pockets. 

It outlines techniques for getting your ducks in a row, then goes through all manner of rough numbers which I've found to be pretty accurate.

My wife and I still manage our portfolio and have found this to be the easiest management technique for us. 

@Patrick Charles This post is a good start https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2011/11/09/gross-rent-multiplier-%E2%80%93-techniques-to-speed-up-your-decision-making-part-ii/