Don't forget about taxes and all operating expenses in your IRR calcs (if you don't know how to run IRRs, search BP, google or YouTube and you'll any # of resources to learn).My analysis showed that I would achieve the best IRR by holding and renting 1.5 more years then selling right before I hit the IRS capital gains tax (I moved out of it 1.5 yrs ago)... the neighborhood is appreciating fast due to a subway extension opening in 2 years. 

For all of the pros out there who post frequently, have you noticed if all the backlinks have helped your SEO? I have been debating upgrading to the Pro account and getting more active on the forums to try and improve...

But, you can always negotiate to try and get better terms, release of collateral when some milestone is achieved or anything else that makes sense.Paul.

Once I started doing that my yearly goals have been easier achieved. 

These rural type areas have maybe one or two major employers and if they go out it creates a domino effect.You say it is a strong-micro economy which lends itself more to a suburban than a rural classification.We look for rents at no more than 10% of sales for NNN and 5% is optimal.

Satisfaction, pride, worthy accomplishments, contribution to the community, assisting others, changing lives and achieving goals.

Most important ask if they work with investors and if they understand the needs of the investor and the timing constraints, the budgetary goals and the final outcome your seek to achieve.

Other people can feel successful and empowered from the get-go and can celebrate every small achievement; I think those folks are the lucky ones, really. 

I've come to the realization that I don't have the bandwidth to handle a BRRRR which seems like the most logical way to achieve my goals.  

Maybe then I could achieve the magical 10% maint number?