A seller recently just posted a property for sale in my area that consists of a 4 plex and a 3 plex on the same parcel.

While I do believe in the consistency of stocks over a long period of time, I do hate how one year I'm making 15% return and the next I'm making 1%... if not worse.

He was so knowledgeable and has continued to follow up consistently since I returned home.

Apparently, you just have to try and increase your network.

Also, be aware that Texas property taxes are higher than you might expect, and they increase every 1-2 years. 

If you are in a low paying job concentrate on increasing your income.

Not only would you have to subsidize this property for the foreseeable future, odds are (with all due respect of course and not to question your PM skills), you might expect the expense ratio to increase under your tenure in comparison.

Then I could get an idea as to how accurate my numbers are (if I'm consistently willing to overpay then my calculations are obviously flawed, same for if I'm coming out with a very low number).

C can come with higher cash flow for certain periods but it can also come with increased risk & potential downside loss.

Soon I will be introducing rent increases.