I have seen many investors fail here because they only have 1 or 2 properties and when the downturns happen it kills them,  So you are going to need more money and more properties to balance out the ups and downs.Investing takes time, it doesn't happen overnight, and I think people fail to keep with it when it doesn't happen immediately.  

After writing really nice ( what I thought was nice and helpful responses) nary a thank you..

Or paying off my debt, while I provide them with a nice house to live in instead of an apartment. 

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.

Hi Samuel,Nice to meet you... and excited to have found BP.

Depending on your down payment (which it seems like you have a good amount of liquid for that) they can nicely cash flow.Ultimately, success in real estate investing comes down to choosing a growing market, investing in a good neighborhood, and building a strong team to support you.

Hi Rebecca,It's nice to meet you, and thank you so much for the invite! 

New to this, so please be nice :)1.

Those rates are not as nice as rates we got a few years ago for less than 3%, but in today's market I'll take those rates. 

@Joshua Patterson nice intro, but what specifically do you need our assistance with?