Thanks for readingDavid I would not buy anything right now, I would wait a year or so and see where prices are headed.

However, i'll likely be looking at additional ways down the road to be even more secure for a backup what if scenario.  

So that means even many years down the line, after I've dropped them completely, and I decide to sell my property - they're going to come after me and charge me a months rent because they didn't sell my property.WHAT SCUMBAGS!!! 

Ok, then know when in over your head and tap-out! 

Wealth-drivers are appreciation, debt pay-down (ie. principal payments) and tax shielding.

It may feel like a kick in the head, but you're on the right track.

Once you narrow it down, interview agents in the area and go from there!

The challenge with S8 in this scenario is you always have a piano over your head and all a tenant has to do is call the code office to create an issue for you. 

Agreed with everyone here - You're headed in a good direction here.

Now if your thinking location jumps out as a big factor to all this, you hit the nail on the head, location location LOCATION.