Alexis, remember, the rentals are MikeOH's job.

Remember condition will help a house sell quicker but not normally 20% over the area.

Remember, a great deal comes from a motivated seller, and a motivated seller doesn't want to hear that you'll buy unless...

Don't be surprised if it takes me a few days to get it sent to you as I don't remember where it is and I will have to find it.

Remember if you put down %10 , and that property over a 30 year average , goes up just 2%, and we all know real estate over the next 30 years will average more than 2% , but for argument sake , lets say 2%.That means your original investment is going up %20 a year, I can't do that in the stock market for the next 30 years. yes I know some of the properties first few years will not positive cash flow, but that is to me is fine.

They told you this because they remember the Depression era, a time when millions of Americans lost their homes.

By doing this they will not have additional bill to remember and I can increase the rent to provide some cover on this expense.

Hey there I believe I remember you!

Dylan - Just keep soaking it all in and remember that there aren't any stupid questions here.

Remember that a prospective calculation is only as good as the data you use and even if the data is great it is still only a guess.