I've gone over the numbers a lot and though I don't get $100/door on this one mostly due to the extremely high property tax here in NY, it does positive cash flow even figuring in a 10% vacancy rate and Property Management of about 8%.

While the job pays well and is stable, it is extremely taxing in terms of time and stress.

A non-compete clause seems a bit extreme unless it is for a very short (6 months) period of time or simply covered contacts that were made as a result of his/her efforts.Quite honestly, I prefer to have a more defined relationship so that both parties understand their responsibilities, deliverables and the value each brings to the deal.

I bought my first real estate in Dignmans Ferry PA because I was familiar with the area and real estate in NYC is extremely expensive.

Life was good.My youngest son became ill [not from his autism]  and suffered extreme neurological pain.

It is unlikely to see catastrophic damage except in an extremely major earthquake, and since we plan to sell it within the next 5-6 years, we have opted not to retrofit it. 

When it's extremely filthy, we hire a cleaning crew, pay the normal rate fee ourselves and charge the tenant the excessive rate (usually $50 more).  

I found a guy that sounds extremely knowledgeable, came highly recommended, and works primarily with real estate investors.

I'm pro-tenant, but Berkeley is extreme..  

But the return is extremely high with these houses!