We have been reading what we can on the subject and realize that our networking for our knowledge is the best way to get the most out of our time.We have been reading and talking and reading some more.

Appreciation for a property is an unknown and may only be realized when a property is refinanced or sold.

Are you talking about putting a deposit down on the home to be built, having them build it out, and then keeping for a rental, hoping to realize appreciation over the next year or so? 

As you start to break it down you realize how trivial a percentage can be and this why an inspection becomes your best friend and contingency with your offers.  

We see people just BURN thru leads, not realizing that more than 50% of your deals can come thru follow-up.  

It's funny you say that, because we are fast coming to that realization.

Listening to the BP podcasts has helped me to realize that it is possible. 

I realize the harder ones justify the wage but the easy ones don't balance the scales for my head.     

I realize that does not give me 20% down.

@Sean Connolly We generally like to keep our rents just under market so tenants still feel like they are getting a good deal and they will realize that if they begin to look elsewhere.