Don't get involved with their personal property issues and let them know the same.

Ive been involved in REI since I was a kid but going off on my own has been daunting. 

I usually answer, but now is my turn to ask.Dealers of residential lots are allowed to use installment sale method.

Suggestions--be fair but firm, stick to your written policies, treat all people equally, do not get involved in a tenant's life or drama. 

I think the trick to getting involved in real estate is to start. 

Hi everyoneFirst time using the BP calc , so perhaps I am just not understanding BP method or I am miscalculating , however ....I input a home's data sets with all associated costs and the complete loan amounts, points, fees etc.When the results came back , The ROI was based on the total project costs.. i.e.

I think it’s a very beneficial method that could help me build my portfolio and a great cash flow.

The BRRRR method would be a good one if you want to do value add rentals.. that could work pretty good for you

It's a good method for people like you who are in self employed situation. 

You may want to check out this thread:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/383631-method-for-tracking-income-expensesI described my tracking spreadsheet, and there were some other interesting posts as well.