see all these charges that they made in July like a ceiling fan, vertical blinds a new vanity and soffit.

You can turn this around and stay in the game if you truly have the passion and aptitude for the residential rental business.

I am always a fan of using Median over Average so that the figure isn't skewed by the multimillion dollar homes.

@Michael Newman ideally your W-2 job would serve dual purposes, both focused on your passion... 1) build capital and establish credit worthiness with which to pursue your passion, and 2) give you experience in a career you're passionate about. 

@Juan Alvarez Think BIG and follow your passions and dreams!

You can find plenty of articles on here and podcasts on the subject, but I am a huge fan of starting out with a live-in-flip or house hack.

I'd really love to find a way to combine my passion for internet marketing with real estate. 

Eventually Mom got back on her feet and moved out just as things were hitting the fan in the real estate market. 

I'm a senior in high school with an intense passion for economics and finance.

I am not a fan of debt and honestly anyone who knows me knows that in 30+years of real estate investing I have only financed on single property purchase and I like to deal all cash, all the time.