We had several days of single-degree temperatures here in Connecticut this past week, and a squatter broke into the basement of an 8-unit apartment building that we manage.  

We ended our relationship and tried working together to keep the properties active, but over the course of the next year one of the properties needed some minor fixes which I put up the expense for, and the whole time our ability to communicate, and make good decisions about the properties continued to degrade. 

I like it as the returns are potentially strong, the business model is simple, and the ability to source cheap funding these days is high.  

@Simon Huber- Hypothetically yes, however, you will also significantly damage your credit and ability to get another loan in the 7 years following that event. 

The ability to operate a business, manage people, handle customers, market, sell, form strategies, etc are necessary for success.

While I want him to pursuit the college route and get a degree, I would not disown him if he came to me and he wanted to become a plumber or an electrician.

IF you want the ability to possibly sell 1 (or some) at different times that has to be outlined & approved at the time of LOI.

Didn't know it would be a bit hard to sell because of the slope of about 15-20 degree.

Someone whose businesses are as numerous as DJT's has the ability to state whatever they like, knowing that the IRS lacks the resources to untangle the mess known as DJT's returns.

For a person who doesn't have the cash on hand, or the ability or desire to have a mortgage on a property that expensive, this is an awesome way to make substantial monthly cashflow.