Potential alternatives:Increase the value of the property somehow to command higher rent, and possibly build this into your loan.

Trust god be a good person follow his commandments and the rest will fall into place.

I like Cleveland, Chicago, and Detriot because the price points there could still command some good rents, and also seem good for beginners. 

Some homes are in beautiful areas and sometimes they can command more if there is a shortage of homes in that zip code. 

There has long been a sense of this connection but it's the degree of it's power today that is unique, it's now in command to a significant degree. 

These cities tend to command quality tenants, and they have great schools.

@Na'im McGeeI am a real estate agent and investor in Houston, TX.Katy, Cypress, Spring, some parts of Houston, Conroe, Tomball, Pearland are great markets.These cities tend to command quality tenants, and they have great schools.Get in touch with a local agent or investor and shorten your learning curve and save you a lot of headaches as they tend to understand the market better.All the best!

I’ll do what you suggest and get a some roommates and focus on saving and buying a home at my next command. 

Pet-friendly rentals command a higher rate, btw.The closer you are to the university, the higher the rents seem to be.

@Anna SamI am a real estate agent and investor in the Houston market.Katy, Cypress, Spring, some parts of Houston, Conroe, Tomball, Pearland are great markets.Rent growth and appreciation is steady.These cities tend to command quality tenants, and they have great schools.Good Luck!