Again it varies by area and investor. if you want to invest in Baltimore go spend some time there.

@Chris Hosmer Welcome to the game.

This is usually defined by the plan, and typically ranges from age 55 to 65; however, the actual retirement age may vary among plans.

I know the word retire can mean different things to different people, and the variables needed to get there vary tremendously from situation to situation and person to person.

It's like a chess game and you need to be three steps ahead.

Sellers always want some skin in the game.

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Google searches would say that it is strong, but I'm assuming that if varies from street to street. 

In this game, you need to monetize absolutely every lead to the max.

I have it and it's awesomeVacancies will vary per area...a quick internet search for your particular market will help with this but as a rule of thumb you can budget 10% of your property's incomeCAP Ex and Maintenance can also vary depending on how much work you put into your rehab on the front end, but be conservative with your budget so you don't get caught with a costly expense you're not expecting.