I've returned around 17% since 2005 on buy and hold long term quality companies.

The term, like other "hacks", does bring back memories of 2600, Captain Crunch and Kevin Mitnick etc..but the word has evolved.

For example, no matter how much money you have or investing you've already done, the question of when to *spend* money with no return other than taking care of your family or yourself will always be there..So, I am just wondering how other people have handled similar situations. 

I have used a CPA in the past named Don Mowery at Trout, Ebersole, and Groff in Lancaster, and he gave some good tax advice for our future investments, but if you just need a return filed it will be a waste of $1000 in my opinion.

In return for the commitment and remarkable hustle I'm willing to put in, I expect to become a whale in this industry.

If you can find the one, they could also help you with things like: "that neighborhood doesn't attract the right sort of tenants"; "sorry, I won't manage properties in that area"; "I reckon you could get a better rent return if you choose this other neighborhood" - and such like.

We will likely not return to Cleveland.

What % return is the 25k on the money you're putting up? 

I plan to be able to return the favor to some newbies in the near future.Good luck to all!

We invest with the sole purpose of making maximum returns, no charity allowed.