I would also add, a contractor that you can buy materials for and they know how to put them in with little to know direction (reduces the management time of the project).

All else being equal, lower mortgage rates reduce the cost of ownership and, thereby, allow more people to afford to buy.

I purchased this before deciding to get in to real estate.I am trying to decide if I should rent the property out or sale it to buy something with long term investment in mind.

You can find decent SFHs in the $150k-$180k range that can cash flow if you buy right.The challenges?

- The percentage difference is the percentage the taxes will go up after you buy it.What do you mean by the property has HVAC AND boilers? 

So, they could potentially buy another house later on.

Absolutely, the passive income from owning rentals is great but I also love getting into big projects and seeing the transformation from start to finish@David Jesperson What city/market are you looking to buy and what type of properties are you looking for, SF, 2-4 MF, or 5+ MF?

The calculator estimates that operating expenses are equal to 50% of the monthly income.  50% is a rough guide. 

According to an annual report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 26% of buyers were able to buy without a mortgage (see graph below):Imagine buying your next house in cash.

I am starting real estate school soon to get my license but here in Florida I was told I can buy as an investor without.