GSI - Expenses = NOIGSI is a variable and while some estimated 1-3% appreciation, but that is not always supported in the real world - - FMR stays constant for long periods.Expenses are variable often held constant but frequently increase from City and Services.IMO, your annual NOI is more about how you manage RENTS and EXPENSES than any abstract formula.

It makes people feel like there's no real pressure, just support for when they're ready.

It's a true fixer and I need to know if I should just tear it down or if its bones are strong enough to support a complete gut and remodel.

Its very hard for most people to ever leave a JOB, especially if you have family to support and one probably shouldn't even consider it until they have replaced their income. 

Disadvantage: getting a SFH instead of more units under one roof,  as we will live in it we will have to do mortgage payments without other units' support as in a 2-4 unit property.Option 3: wait till equity in out triplex will grow closer to 20% and then refi. 

It is a 30 foot support beam.

I'd like to say I was some genius who waited for the perfect moment, but it all just sort of happened, my business was growing as the housing market crashed.Fast forward a few years to 2012-2014 and my wife at the time and mother to my two kids decided to sneak around, cheat, and have a baby with another man, then claiming it was mine before using this poor kid as extortion to try to get a windfall settlement and child support.

I was hoping to get started by becoming a "deal finder" and wholesaling properties to more experienced investors, making enough money to get out of debt and support my family. 

Anaother option is a flat fee broker, without having any experience it worries me not having training/support.

other option is a flat fee broker, without having any experience it worries me not having training/support.