It sounds like you could make do on the short term (ie a year or two?)

But I'm open to learning other methods, too: flipping & wholesales, short sales, etc.I look forward to learning from all of you and then hopefully putting that knowledge to work.

No equity deals are, for acquisition, sub2, lease option assignments, or short sales.

Long story short, I am flat broke.

Does anyone think I should keep them or am I being too hasty to get rid of them especially since they are making a good profit.It's all up to what makes you comfortable at the end of the day.Life is too short to worry about things -- you only have so many days on this earth to be happy, might as well make the best of them.If you like the profit but hate the problems, then it's just all about eliminating or reducing the problems.

Goal is to buy an apartment building so he can quit his job shortly after and have it throw off 72,000 a year in after tax income which IS DOABLE.

@Justin EscajedaHave you considered leveraging and buying 4 similiar properties on short term (10-15 year) loans to hedge against neighborhood degradation?

If its a short sale you must deal with the agent.

This includes making sure my properties are financed in a way that aligns with my long and short term goals.

I want to encourage you to add the following book to your business library:The Richest Man in Babylon by George ClasonIt is short and sweet and gives some great financial principals for success.Happy New Year BP nation.Happy hunting!