@Mark Ferguson  actually most of my wealthiest friends and business associates by and large have no debt or very little. .I did have one business associate who liked to leverage a lot.. and in 07 to 2011 he made it through but it was total stress and it was not only RE he owned wineries and food companies that got hammered as well.

On the property is my gas station and fast food restaurant with a combined rental income of $6000 a month.

Some of the best craft beer and food in the area.

Just food for thought.

I'm learning daily on BP about strategies, success stories, how to get started, and this is all wonderful information!

I went from a bartender to a salary restaurant manager, In May I am changing companies (pay raise) but it will still be in the food service industry.

Food for thought and I actually met a Condo Loan Officer today (that is all she does) that I would recommend you talk to, she has a list of things to check-out and be aware of when it comes to Condos.

I remind myself daily that as a landlord I have always gotten every penny for each unit that I could.

The asset could be anything, a toll booth, an oil well, a fast food restaurant...  

@Douglass Belt I drive through that neighborhood daily.