I allow a pretty healthy budget for it.

Louis goes for compared to those in some of the suburban areas, but it seems like the general consensus in that the market is more or less “healthy”.

I understand the need of healthy skepticism, but also realize the opportunity cost of sitting on the sidelines.

So I might look to find an inexpensive 1 or 2 bedroom property and hope to break even on it that one.Also there is a lot of competition on some of the beach rentals.I was surprised how cheap I could rent a condo at Myrtle beach so research would need to be done.There are several article on BP's about where people are making a healthy return on their VRBO's so I would search here first.

But I believe that it is important for me, and do not see building the next Microsoft or Facebook as a healthy goal that I have a strong chance of succeeding at.Instead, I believe that laying the proper foundation, starting out one property and $1,000 in monthly cash flow at a time is an effective way to not only build financial freedom, but to set one's self up to have a high probability of success at achieving further business and career success down the line.

They have healthy portfolio of properties. 

I know this number will vary by state, property type, and for various other reasons, but I am wondering what a good average percentage would be in the single family and condo space so that I can have a more realistic net worth picture on my mint.com account.I know this is somewhat trivial because cash flow is more important to me in the end, but I want to have a healthy picture of my financial well-being and future. 

Having a healthy % based differential between loan and cash flow allows us to sleep well at night. 

The stress on the owner's health is a very real thing.

Listing disclosed mold and water damage in the basement and soil contamination.