That is to say, cash flows aren't going to be enormous in stable areas, but appreciation should be around 5% annually and depending on the number of units and how much value you plan add to the building during your term of ownership, you could easily end up living for practically nothing on a monthly basis. 

., as you wish, but make sure that whatever else your invested in allows you to quickly pull out at least 3-6 months of mortgage payments for all property you own, and make sure it's somewhat stable and won't tank, too, in a downturn. 

After that you'll still have access to commercial loans, but your stable will be filled with fixed-rate loans giving you some appreciable stability.Really when you are looking at commercial loans it seems to all the same below $1,000,0000 loan balance. 

This unit is attached by walk way to indoor water park and hence gets decent revenue all through the year. relatively, a stable investment.

If the lynchpin of your strategy is strong and stable rents, this downward trend on local rents indicates you should proceed with extreme caution:

Additionally, investing provides solutions to individuals needing a way out of difficult times, a means for housing when one does not have the resources to purchase on their own, or even a way to create a stable foundation.

Renewals that take more work - CMA, inspections, etc... those warrant some cost as opposed to some more "automated" system, although both do result in more stable tenancy for the owner.Just wondering, do you offset any of your costs via tenant charges for some of the amenities/services you provide them?

And are generally seen as more stable. 

There is ketchup, mustards, mayo as well as a couple of hot sauces and a jar of salsa either on the shelf or in the fridge.

There's a good chance it will cost you more in the long run.Save up and buy in a B-class or C-class community with a long, stable history.