She said they make a steady 5k/MO from Sunday offerings!

Although there is a constant negative population trend out of Illinois, I have experienced steady appreciation and rent stability in my Chicago suburban market.  

Its best to speak to local Flooring guysit important to take into consideration the year round temperature. extreme difference between winter and summer can also factor into the choice Best of luck 

The investment in an B class neighborhood with steady tenants and economic growth in the area.

If you are a "steady eddie" investor and plan everything out and stick to your plans, it may well work for you. 

His name is Mel for the purpose of listing out our situationsHere are some of the realities of our situation:Mel has a lower FICO (610-620 I believe)My FICO score is higher (770)Mel has a W2 paying job where he is salariedI am a 1099 with two separate companies (Independent Contractor)Mel has been FHA approved up to $300k I have not because I don't have a "steady income" even though my income is higher than average, they don't like the fact that it is inconsistent because I am not salaried.We currently live in Orange CountyLooking in Pomona (LA County) and Riverside County for property because anywhere else $300k is unrealistic to find a multi or a SFR to flip.Now if you've come this far and read all that....

I understand this would probably cut out bank financing for a while as a bank wants to see some form of steady long-term income coming in. 

We are recnetly married.We are hoping to put only her on the loan as I am going to school and currently have 7 rental properties and no savings or income so I am pretty much tapped out.My wife has a steady job with solid income and excellent credit.

It's bound to at least break-even, but the tenant happiness (and hence being more steady) would be more than worth it.

I have excellent credit, steady income and plenty of cash reserves.