I got started that way here in Austin about 8 months ago in a duplex and it was probably one of the best decisions of my life.

He was in serious condition and has had surgery, but is not life threatening now.

Drafting my business plan has forced me to stop and take a look at myself (I haven't done this much even though I know its vital - get so consumed by life, sometimes I forget to smell the coffee so to speak). 

Me being a women with a death sentence with cancer & expected to to die, (but that was 7 years ago and I am healthy and alive today cancer free & I'm here to stay!!)

When i got my portfolio past 10 properties life got a lot easier... better systems for management, had enough maintenance work to find 1-2 reliable guys, and wasnt so concerned when 1 would go vacant as i still had 9 others cash flowing. 

Dean addressed the problem of the “slum lords” that profit off of low income rental properties and have no regard for the quality of life in the community.

These are tagged for life.

So now you have a property that cost you nothing and is producing you income for life, only time.  

I'm going to rescue myself from this financial doom-hole and then use what I learn to teach others to do the same.I've also been rehabbing my life.

Pretty sweet deal, 147.5 PP, 165 rehab, 450 ARV......we waited till we found a deal with a healthy margin, so when "things happen" we will still be profitable.