@Gregory SchwartzThere's nothing passive about passive real estate income.

However, with a SFH you will lower your standards when vacancy arises more than one month as you have no income coming in to male that payment.  

I am starting to get involved with real estate investing, but I am only a college student, so I do not have the income to place a 20% down payment for most properties.

It probably be best as a friends-and-family type loan, but I don’t have anyone around me that is an appropriate lender.If I have to, I can put the funds in myself, but its inconvenient, and would come from investments that would need to be sold, taxed, etc.

The home burns and the incredibly over taxed CA FAIR plan has either gone bankrupt or takes years to pay out.2.

On property number one, I would cash flow $750 a month after mortgage, taxes, and insurance if I also rent out the unit I live in.

The exact steps depend on the nature of the defaulted debts and on your local laws.State income tax planning.

Now we only bring on high income W2, business owners, and investors who are specifically involved in real estate.

Start by talking to a cross-border CPA and attorney to handle taxes and legal structures properly.

This can put a significant strain on your finances and cash flowThey also often require a large down payment themselves and may have a strict repayment schedule that can be difficult to meet, especially if there are unforeseen circumstances or delays in renting the property or generating income from itIn addition, relying on this type of loan may expose you to higher financial stress and the possibility of default if you are unable to meet your loan obligationsThe final decision depends on your overall financial situation, risk tolerance, and your ability to manage the associated costs and obligations