I then look at the area of town to see what is the expected tenant class (which normally means the amount of headache you would have to endure) in addition to all the other expenses. 

I am almost done with my Real Estate License coursework (a nice enduring pain) and am hoping to have the test completed by June/July 2014.We do not yet own any investment properties.

She was fortunate to be stock broker for Dean Witter, made enough to pay the mortgage off in 4 years.Having considered it, we house hunted ourselves in Philly for a while, it's a choice of getting and keeping a good paying job, maintain a career path and live in a dump, or have the same good paying job, and living somewhere you rather be but enduring a long commute.

We are very happy with the deal and felt lucky bc we had to endure many let-downs but ended up with the best outcome. 

There are a number of times I would have walked away early had I not had the tolerance to endure. 

And I don't regret the process of enduring that year of complete failure.

Aside from wanting to get paid back in a timely manner, as you point out, there are several additional reasons for this.First, there is not a lender on the face of the Earth who wants the house and even fewer who want to endure a foreclosure.

I feel it's a solid investment because that CF number is pessimistic and I can endure a downturn if needed.

Congrats on taking the plunge and enduring 90 mind-numbing hours of training @Zachary Schnautz!

What about the inconvenience you'll endure by not having the car while it's being repaired and you're making payments on it?"