Michael Reilly , Mark Nolan , Brandon Booth , thank you for the welcome!

On small MFH I adhere to the 50% mark, meaning that all expenses can be contained with 50% vacancy.

I'm looking for a way to turn what I love about real estate investing into what I do to stay busy every day.Thanks @Mark Nolan and @Venison Fajardo for the tips - I have been working my way through the books and podcasts.

Honestly, you would be surprised to hear that most of the oil companies are still going to drill and produce unless it hits a low mark say $30 per barrel. 

Thank you Kysha and Mark for your comments!

Thank you Mark.

Mark Swoveland is a great guy on BP and "hosts" a monthly lunch that has great attendance, usually in Plano Shops of Legacy area.Market is overpriced in general depending on area of course but there are some good deals to be found.

I am sitting at about a 50% equity mark and that or better is where I attempt to acquire my properties.

Marking up your job 20% only gets you a 16% margin, meaning your profit is only 16% of your revenues.

Thanks Mark I'll will check it out there's so much to learn and I'm excited.