However, you can't buy any property and expect you'll get that sort of return, far from it.

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I'd like some input on wrapping my head around a potential first house and if this sort of deal/rent makes sense.

I would be comfortable to some degree as this would just be a saving plan of sorts.

It would be ideal to get some sort of large study done on this.Furthermore, if you sold in a buyer's market, your thought may be skewed.If your portfolio was in a market that was declining in value.I am not saying that the above situations applied to you but it would be good to get a large study on this.Furthermore, if we are talking about more expensive homes being a better investment?

Should I do a larger down payment?

We'll see in a year's time where they're at.Why would you go for a larger DP? 

Larger, nicer homes tend to be more expensive to maintain and harder to rent consistently due to high turnover costs.4.What are your other sources of income?

Since I don't have a W2 anymore, I can't qualify for any sort of equity loan on my current home so I don't see my home's equity as a means to do anything unless I sell.  

The much larger group 1 is the people who are naive and due to their lack of knowledge, experience, and possibly limited capacity, get “suckered” by the scammers.The smaller group 2 are those that understand but don’t care if they’re part of an unethical undertaking as long as they make money themselves.