You're on a tight budget, 20K if you're doing a 5% down could probably net you something in the 300K range with a little bit of room to breathe.

But it is more stress since I am on the hook for the rent, utils, operating costs each month and I don't always breathe easy until I see enough bookings for that month to put me in the black.

Tenants call a week later complaining of vision problems and trouble breathing.

To what degree ... is up to the individual to decide.Disclosure: I am a student of the #1 Real Estate Investor in Hawaii, Michael Mazzella and he definitely knows what he is talking about because he lives and breathes it!  

It seems like everyone brings a little bit different skill set and perspective to the table and i have been absorbing everything I can from the wide breath of experience out there.

It seems like everyone brings a little bit different skill set and perspective to the table and i have been absorbing everything I can from the wide breath of experience out there.

One thing I can say is that the government programs will eventually come thru but don't hold your breath waiting on them.  

It was a breath of fresh air when we shifted to working with rational people that were truly able and motivated to sell their properties.

A Stucco contractor could answer better, but stucco needs to breath so I don't think it is water proof.

The current tenant is a breath of fresh air!