We've also repaired rotten balconies, replaced the roof (twice) (pro-tip: pay attention to proper ventilation of a flat roof).

I think there will be some ups and downs and could stay flat. 

Many of us have tenants with a fancy flat screen TV and a blinged-out BMW who are behind several months on their electric bills.

You can absolutely find great tenants in low-income populations (about as much as any other income pool) BUT the nature of their employment situation means they are one sick kid or one flat tire away from missing rent.

That, combined with the fact that they’re taking great care of it would help justify the flat rate.

I would pay him a flat annual leasing fee equivalent to 2% of the purchase price. 

I think she is $350 flat regardless.

The number of investors who won liens this year remained flat at 69.

Luckily, we have avoided debt altogether, and have a few thousand in an emergency fund.

Government needs to set up zoning classifications that allow denser building (three flats in areas designated for single family, etc.).