Your goals change.

Stay consistent, set clear goals, and remember real estate is a long-term game that rewards patience and persistence!

There are significant details that I'm choosing to leave out regarding rent payments and balance left for the owner as you terminated the lease early. 

@Rick Albert, It seems that you're suggesting that the goal is to raise the rent to below market value to try and minimize the risk of vacancy. 

LOL.There are endless amenities to choose from so if you don't have a pool/spa/view, you can certainly provide many others that guests will enjoy!

Once you're ready, create a goal (e.g., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

Once you're ready, create a goal (e.g., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

Once you're ready, create a goal (e.g., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

You do run a "risk" of being outbid at REO sale and "losing" the property, but given that may happen, the "total debt" is your security as you may bid up to that amount where it makes sense, but you may also be able to cash out for a healthy profit at sale if you so choose.

Your goals will define the route you take on this but building a list for buyers/investors is a time-intensive activity and the list is a living and breathing document.