Fast forward a few months and I just picked up that old book called Rich Dad Poor Dad because honestly I was just getting tired of eBay, I know I can do greater things.

That may be fine for a homeowner deferring big expenses because they are in the house and tolerant of that choice, but tenants in properties with continuous maintenance calls and poor fixes tend not to remain in place. 

They can, of course, still periodically re-assess the valuation as is done anyway.However, buying the LLC of an existing business is usually a very poor idea.

If your intent when you bought it was to hold for productive use then it is qualified property and you can 1031 it.You'll want to make sure that you have your documentation and demonstration of intent ready if audited.  

The recent water quality issues and the poor schools reinforce that.  

INTERNAL CONTROL PLAN Incorporate policies, procedures, and internal controls based upon the covered entity’s assessment of the money laundering and terrorist financing risks associated with its products and services.

A poor or an uninformed suggestion can cost you dearly.

Little Rock is very economically segregated city between well off and poor with not much between (few non-government, corporate employers and about 20% below poverty line).

I have been passionate about the idea of real estate investing ever since I read rich dad poor dad when I was 19.

And, any absolute numbers for "cash flow" or equity are sorta useless without knowing the size of the deal.And, of course it's highly dependent on location, neighborhood characteristics, and the investor's preference for product type.