Just keep showing her the data, no starry-eyed predictions of the future, just compare numbers to what a 'normal' investment could do (based on actual historical data).

Hey John, it would probably be good to go through all of them with a fresh pair of eyes as I might have missed something. 

You can get a good one for $300-$350 brand new.Overall when tenants go from a landlord who has in their eyes ignored them these types of requests are not uncommon.

I own a dog myself so it's hard to say no pets then go home and look my dog in the eye.

When I was accompanying my in-laws on their home buying process in the Newark/Irvington area, my eyes opened on how hot the market is.

Paying with your own money can certainly be a bit more risky since you don't have the lender's extra set of eyes on the transaction, but if you know what you are doing, you should be able to pull much of your money back out after repairing and renting out your 4-plex.

In my experience, it is great to have a specific criteria when speaking with brokers so they know exactly what you are looking for and you can pass the "eye test" as they will likely run this to see if you are a "real investor."

It instead appeals to extremists, wild-eyed dreamers, people who talk a good game but whose soul shrinks at making real moves and putting it all up on the line against real risks to generate real returns.

I'm owner occupying right now and already got my eye on another opportunity upstate. 

I have done the proper analysis on the property but would love to have another set of eyes that may be more seasoned than mine to take a look at the deal since this will be my first of many!