Ideally you have solid cash flow to at least supplement the income that is derived from having the degree

My ultimate goal is to supplement my income by attaining and renting safe, affordable units which are located in convenient locations of the Northern Virginia.

I have been researching RE as a means to supplement my income and retirement portfolio but after a round of lay-offs I am now looking for it to be my primary income.  

Because of this law, you may receive one or two supplemental tax bills, depending on when your loan closes.

I've been able to supplement my 9-5 part time income with the real estate on the side. 

One other cool thing that I dont think was mentioned here that can be useful is leveraging un-invested SDIRA funds to count as supplemental income.  

Financially, I have basically broke-even by using my wholesale profits as my supplemental income for all my living expenses and repairing my credit.

Im looking to scale quickly in this business to quit my job in 2018 and have my finances supplemented by then.

SEC8 is intended to be a housing supplement, not a housing payment.

Pros: properties are affordable there (especially compared to MA), easy direct flights from Boston, great tourist destination (so there's a possibility to rent through AirBnB for supplemental income), tax advantages if we ever move there full time, etc.Cons: PR's default (could result in higher taxes), high unemployment rate, locals leaving the island en masse, etc.