We never sold a single property. 

Instead of making a single 15K payment at the end of each year, you would be further ahead to make an additional payment of $1250 each month.  

Licensed with permits ~$3,250.HWT standard gas single family low efficiency without exhaust retrofit $900.Sand and stain hardwood floors, natural stain $3 per sf.Paint interior walls, ceiling trim and doors 3 tone paint scheme 2 coats $3.20 per sf (floor area cost includes paint)Click lock LVT flooring install overlay inclusive of prep and quarter round $4.50 per sf (materials and labor)Asphalt roof installation 3/1 - 800 sf bungalow with 2 layers of shingles - ~$7,900Standard porch cap replacement with 2 new precast concrete steps ~$2,500Used stove or refrigerator delivery and install $350New stove or refrigerator delivery and install $HD model specificUse this as a general guideline. 

Below are three single family deals that came across my desk from Houston in the past 4 days.

I typically host single family homes, but have been asked to potentially host an apartment complex of 22 units.

I wouldn't suggest you buy a single-family home to live in because the additional cost outweighs the benefits.

I'm a single father, been raising my two daughters since they were born, and am ready to start building my wealth through real-estate.

Single family house, which required smaller down-payment and little cosmetic repairs.

While JV's can be more all encompassing, generally they are used for a single deal at a time.

Single adult + 2 kids2.