Make them smile when they pull up to the house!

But I believe that it is important for me, and do not see building the next Microsoft or Facebook as a healthy goal that I have a strong chance of succeeding at.Instead, I believe that laying the proper foundation, starting out one property and $1,000 in monthly cash flow at a time is an effective way to not only build financial freedom, but to set one's self up to have a high probability of success at achieving further business and career success down the line.

They have healthy portfolio of properties. 

Being the broker who's picture is on the billboard with the smiling family who just bought their mcMansion, offering to list yours, just isn't my gig. 

I know this number will vary by state, property type, and for various other reasons, but I am wondering what a good average percentage would be in the single family and condo space so that I can have a more realistic net worth picture on my mint.com account.I know this is somewhat trivial because cash flow is more important to me in the end, but I want to have a healthy picture of my financial well-being and future. 

Take every request given with a smile of gratitude and a thirst for knowledge.

Having a healthy % based differential between loan and cash flow allows us to sleep well at night. 

I just nodded and smiled and thought to myself.

The stress on the owner's health is a very real thing.

Young lady examined for validity, gave me a stern glance (I'm nervous now) looked Bill of lading over once more, smiled and said "Welcome to Cananda." 20 years ago!