Remember this "there's always safety in numbers."

They want the safety of the market today in the recovery but want the returns that came with the risk of the past (unrealistic).Those properties might be one in a 1,000 in the current market.As a broker and investor I want to maximum my time and return on investment.

How much of a safety net should one have of savings in order to buy an investment property?

That means that the rents, minus vacancy and capital expenditures exceed interest payments, insurance, taxes, and routine maintenance costs, preferably with some cushion (or margin of safety).3.  

If I didn't have that wide a margin of safety with my overly conservative LTV, some of the mistakes I've made in the first few years starting out would have destroyed any chance my firm can survive for the last 7 years.

There is some safety in numbers.  

Cash offer - over list - "As-is" except for health, safety and structural issues, Quick close or let her pick close.

TIP: Board any fireplaces up for safety.

The SFR' tend to appreciate faster, while the duplex offers a little margin of safety in that seldom are both sides empty.

You don't fix up anything while tenants are in the property unless it's to do with safety or maintenance presentation.