I have experienced a lot of success in my career and have a solid W2 but realize its not going to get me where I ultimately want to be.  

Purchase price: $490,000 Cash invested: $61,000 Sale price: $649,000 Nestled in the highly sought Silver Sands neighborhood of New Smyrna Beach, this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the ultimate coastal living experience.

Ultimately, it comes down to good tenant screening, section 8 or not. 

Ultimately, you get what you pay for.

While self-managing rental properties is an option, partnering with a reputable property management company can streamline operations, enhance tenant screening processes, and ultimately optimize returns on investment.

Our ultimate goal is to invest in rental properties, which will not only secure our financial future but also provide a stable foundation for our children. 

@C Rutherford you may not want to hear this, but:YOU CANNOT SURVIVE OFF THESE 5 RENTALS!

Ultimately your bet in keeping it is that expenses (hoa fees) stay flat and you see higher appreciation (especially in rent prices) over the next several years.

You can argue with them about who defines what and how they define it, but at the end of the day, they are the ones who have the ultimate control.

That success ultimately comes down to the actions of the student.