Our liability is no different than when we supply electricity (tenant could grow a couple of pot plants) or lodging (in theory, tenant could offer an escort service).We do make it clear in our lease that all connections to each unit's network are logged and that we would cooperate with authorities if required to so do.The electricity company won't ban you from going over "quota."

If you’re going to scale, don’t ask the cook to steer the boat.

Move in with a relieve and sleep on their couch for free (or $100 a month) as long as you can, and help out around the house as needed.Cut the grass, cook dinner now and then, fix the washing machine when the belt jump off, etc...If out have to eat out, eat at Taco Cabana (or similar good nutrition for cheap price) and always get the specials--no soda just drink free water.Get a second job or  temp job and work as much as you can and save up more than the needed next down payment.Do not spend money any new things, just save it all.Maybe a year or so of that will put you in CASH positive situation.Cash is King--Get Some--and get free,Good Luck!

@Kyler Cook the sign of a Bro Investor is resorting to personal attacks or internet flexing.

Eating at a restaurant works for those that don't know how to cook, have no pots and pans and are too buys with their work to come home and cook.

I always realize importance of safety net especially being in Cook County being tenant friendly, and very high RE taxes. 

Pot calling the kettle black...Onto the matter at hand...The 1031 exchange is without a doubt a wealth preservation tool.

Phoenix is a melting pot and the boots on the ground will best help you identify target areas.

AC Cooley The other 2 are up I75, North Metro REIA, Cartersville, And Bill Cooks gig called North GA REIA.

@Mario Morales the system in Cook County is a little ridiculous for sure.