Started from the bottom and learned/earned my way to my current position; I learned how to do the job by doing the job.

You will have earned $90,000 in rent income and gained $34,000 in appreciation after five years.or...Buy four houses with $50,000 down on each.

That's great if you got a home run deal, but the reality for your first one is to try and live for free, and then get better for HH #2, and then incrementally better for HH#3, as you progress in your investing career, you will be able to recognize those great deals, but it is much harder in the beginning since you have a huge learning curve. 

Earn free cashflow from their business.2.

Maybe you are better off renting for now while focusing on increasing earnings, saving, and developing a plan.

With your estimate, you might earn $800/month for 2 years and then incur a vacancy at the same time as you need a roof replacement and for that tax year your cash-flow might be -$1,200/month.

There has been some changes to the lender/realtor fee structure and realtors can now earn income from the mortgage side of the transaction.

Right now, it can probably go for $700,000.Summer renting is tough, because people know that the heat is no joke, and it doesn't seem like there is much demand during the summer months.My elementary math is telling me that I can earn 1.82% on my $700K.

For round numbers, I take out $100,000 and pay interest of $5500 per year and earn $25,000 per year. 

Hi, Im a recent high school graduate who has decided to take on realestate investing as a career.