This might be me overthinking and not knowing but I do not have a mentor just the books I read and the information on the internet.

Other things you need to factor in: utilities like satellite TV/internet (which, since the house probably doesn't have access to cable, internet can be An Issue), and will the HOAs allow short-term rentals?  

Landlords who do not follow the law can be hit with fines and/or jail time.As always, don't trust the internet, seek professional advice.

Look for infrastructure and transportation investments, arts/culture and internet access

.$150mo @ $7k, $55mo @ $2k, $27mo @ $1k, $35mo @ $3k, $40mo @ $4k,$25mo @ $1k, $47mo @ $1k, $67mo @ $2k, $25mo @ $1k, $25mo @ $1k, $45mo @ $1k, $80mo @ $4k, $25mo @ $1k, $80mo @ $2k, $102 @ $4k, $110mo @ $4k, $90mo @ $2k.Loans - $470mo @ $10k, $591mo @ $15k, $270mo @$3k, $650mo @$30K (not in my name), Kid’s School -$900 monthSchool Loans - $785 monthCell phones - $200 monthPersonal loan to Dad - $1,000 month, $28k left.Cars - $730 @ $31k, $330 @ $17kCar insurance - $150 monthCable/Internet/Gas/Electric/Water - $500 monthINCOME = $7,300 monthBoth at 600 credit scores.We spend $10,300 per month above,we have FT jobs and drive Lyft make bring in $7,300 month.

In addition to that the money that I am saving from previously paying rent, electric, internet etc...

I've had good luck on investment property loans with American Internet Mortgage. 

The meter is connected to the internet and I can monitor water usage by the hour, day, week, month, and year.

I have listened to the podcast on and off for the last couple years and have been interested in real estate but for the past 3 years was working on an internet startup. 

There are numerous articles on the internet that talk about this perceived issues and reputable ones disprove any problems.